Sony SAT-A1 User Manual

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Digital Satellite Receiver

3-800-356-21 (1)

Operating Instructions

BEFORE USING YOUR DSS SYSTEM

YOU MUST ACTIVATE YOUR PROGRAMMING SERVICE BY CALLING YOUR PROGRAM PROVIDERS:

DIRECTV^ USSB

RF ANTENNA

The DSS receiver is shipped with IR reception enabled and RF reception disabled. To use the RF feature (and the antenna), you must change the factory setting (IR ONLY) to the RF setting

(RFONLY) using the on-screen displays.

1-800-347-3288 1-800-204-8772

DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM

SAT-A1

11995 by Sony Corporation

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WARNING

Owner's Record

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of significant magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to

the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Caution

To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Note to the CATV Installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Note to the DSS® Satellite Dish Installer

This reminder is provided to call the DSS satellite dish installer's attention to Article 810 and in particular Article 810-15 of the NEC, which covers proper installation and grounding of television receiving equipment, as well as to Article 820-40 of the NEC, which specifies that the satellite dish cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Telephone Line Interruption

Periodically, information on your DirecTlcket and Pay-Per-View selections is sent, free of charge, via your telephone line to an 800 number. During the time the information is being forwarded, you cannot use your telephone and you will hear static noise for approximately 30 seconds. If you would like to use your telephone while the information is being sent, you can interrupt the sending of this information at any time by unplugging the phone line to the receiver.

The model and serial numbers are located on the back of the receiver. The number for the access card is on the front of the card and on the carton label. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you need to call your sales or service representative regarding this product.

Model Number: SAT-A1

Serial Number:

Access Card Number:_______________________________________

_____________________________________________

Customer Support

For DSS Programming

For subscription information, or to resolve problems related to DSS programming, call:

DIRECTV® at 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288) or USSB at 1-800-204-USSB (8772).

For DSS Hardware and Installation

To arrange for the installation of your DSS system, call the dealer from whom you purchased your system.

For general information, or to resolve problems related to the operation of your satellite receiver or antenna, please contact your Sony brand DSS dealer. If your dealer or installer is unable to answer your questions, call the Sony

DSS Customer Support line at 1-800-838-7669.

Trademark and Copyrights

Express Na\’igator is a trademark of Sony Corporation. DIRECTV and DSS are registered trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics. USSB and USSB Entertainment Plus are official service marks of the United States Satellite Broadcasting Company, Inc. HBO is a registered trademark of Time Warner

Entertainment Company, L.P. Showtime is a service mark of Showtime. MTV: Music Television is a registered trademark of MTV Netw’orks, a division of Viacom International Inc. Comedy Central is a registered trademark of Comedy Partners.

Macrovision Information

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology is granted by Macrovision for home and other limited DSS IRD pay-per-view uses only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Note on Recording Programming

Programming may be taped for home viewing only. All other taping is expressly prohibited. Some programming may not be taped. An additional taping fee may be applied. Call your

program providers for details.

StarSight Licensed

The manufacture and sale of the television schedule feature of this product was licensed under one or more of the following patents of StarSight Telecast, Inc.: U.S. Patent Nos. 4,706,121; 4,977,455; 5,151,789; and 5,353,121; with use rights reserved.

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Contents

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Introducing the DSS System

5 DSS Features

6 Unpacking

7 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

Using Basic Functions

10 Using the Master Guide

11 Using the Station Index

Connecting Your System

13 Overview 14 TV Only

16 TV and VCR 18 Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio Receiver 20 Home Entertainment System

(Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/Video Receiver)

22 Setting Up the RF Antenna 23 Setting Up Your DSS System

Chapter 4

Using the System Features

25 Overview 26 Before You Get Started ... 27 Using the On-Screen Displays: Highlight and Select 28 Displaying the Master Guide 29 Features of the Master Guide 30 Moving Through the Master Guide 32 Selecting a Program from the Guide 33 Selecting Program Guides and Lists By Category 35 Selecting the Custom Guide 36 Using the Station Index 38 Selecting the Favorite Station Guide 39 Selecting Other (Program Provider) Guides 40 Using DISPLAY and JUMP 41 Selecting Alternate Audio 42 Canceling Purchases 43 Checking Your Purchase Record 44 Setting Up the Timer 47 Reading Your Messages

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Chapter 5

Using the Custom Setup Menu

49 Overview 50 Displaying the Custom Setup Menu 51 Setting Up a Favorite Station Guide 53 Setting a Default Language 54 Setting Locks and Limits 59 Setting Up a List of Custom Stations 61 Selecting Data Services

Chapter 6

Appendix

Using the Installation Menu

63 Overview 64 Displaying the Installation Menu 65 Setting Up the Satellite Antenna

66 Replacing Your Access Card

68 Setting the Aspect Ratio

69 Setting Up the Remote Control 72 Running a System Test

Other Information

74 Location and Function of Controls 76 Using the Remote Control 79 Programming the Remote 82 Using the Learn Function 83 Troubleshooting

86 Precautions

87 FCC Regulations and Information

88 Limited Warranty

89 Specifications

90 Index

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Chapter 1

Introducing the

D^S Features

DSS System

Welcome to the Sony brand DSS (Digital Satellite System), the ultimate digital entertainment experience. Read this chapter for an overview of the features of the system and to check the carton contents of the DSS receiver. This chapter also describes how to insert batteries into the remote control.

Here are just a few benefits of the DSS system that you'll enjoy:

Excellent Performance

□ Superior, digital-quality v'ideo that rivals the performance of most

laser-disc players.

□ Crisp digital-quality audio that will enhance your TV or home

theater experience.

Premium Entertainment

□ Choose from a variety of program packages available through your

program providers, DIRECTV® and USSB^'^’.

Convenience and Ease-of-Use

□ Order premium pay-per-view movies with the remote control. Pay-

per-view programs start as often as every 30 minutes, so you can watch programs when you want to see them. To watch a program,

just use the remote to select it directly from the Master Guide.

□ Sony's Express Navigator™ on-screen display system guides you

through all the system features and functions.

□ Select from a variety of program guides that are sorted by program

categories, including Sports, Movdes, News, and more.

□ Use the Timer feature in coordination with your VCR's timer

recording function to automate the recording of DSS programs.

Customizable

□ Create a Custom Program Guide and up to three of your own

Favorite Station Guides for stations you watch most often.

□ Set up a passcode, which lets you set up spending limits and

control viewing of programs by rating and station.

□ Compatible with both 4:3 (standard) or 16:9 (widescreen) TVs.

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Unpacking

Check to make sure you've received the following items in the DSS receiver's carton:

Size AA Batteries

RF Coaxial Cable Phone Line

* The access card comes already inserted into the DSS receiver. If you are missing items, contact the dealer from whom you purchased

the DSS receiver.

Audio/Video Cable

S-Video Cable

Note

Keep the original carton and packing materials to safely transport the system in the future.

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Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

Before you can use the remote control, you must first insert the supplied batteries. If you want to use this remote control to operate your TV, cable box, VCR, or laser-disc player, you must also program the remote, as described in the Appendix on page 79.

To install the batteries:

1 Push and slide open the battery compartment.

2 Insert two size AA batteries (supplied). Be sure to line up the + and

- on the batteries with the + and - on the battery compartment.

Notes on Batteries

□ If the remote control does not operate properly, the batteries might

be worn out. When replacing batteries, replace both of them with new ones, and do not mix different types of batteries together.

□ When you remove the batteries — to replace them, for example —

any codes you've set may be erased. If this happens, you must reprogram the remote. See "Programming the Remote" on page 79 for details.

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Chapter 2

Using Basic Functions

You can start watching programs using just a few buttons on the remote control. Here's an overview of the buttons you'll use most often.

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Turns the DSS receiver on and off.

GUIDE Button

Brings up the Master Guide.

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Joystick

Moving the joystick up, down, left, right, and diagonally scrolls through the Master Guide. Pressing the joystick selects the program that's highlighted. When a program guide is not displayed, pressing the joystick brings up the Station Index.

CH/PAGE Buttons

Changes the channel. When a program guide is displayed, pressing the CH/PAGE buttons pages through the guide.

The following pages describe a quick start to using the Master Guide and the Station Index.

Chapter 4 contains procedures for using all the system features.

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Using the Master Guide

The Master Guide is the main program guide. It contains all the programming that's available from your program providers, including the programming to which you subscribe.

1 Press the GUIDE button to bring up the Master Guide.

Your Master Guide may not look exactly like this. The stations displayed depend on the program provider(s) you select.

MASTER GUIDE

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PRESS -f- FOR PURCHASE INFORMATION

WED

SH02987 MTV 989 COM 990 USSB999 DTV 100 DTV 102 DTV 105

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Boxing In the Line of Fire Music Videos The Real World Saturday Night Live

USSB Background

Direct Ticket Previews

Four Weddings and a Funeral |

Philadelphia

Four Weddings and a Funeral

Hugh Grant, Andie McDowell. A confirmed bachelor meets the woman of his dreams at a friend's wedding and, for the first time, contemplates the idea of marriage tor himself (CC, S) (A,S, L)

r8;30 PM r9:00 PM

WED OCT 5 8:45 PM

Monty Python...

Like Water for...

2 Move the highlight to the name of the program you want.

You'll hear the audio and see the video (in the background) of each program as they are highlighted.

The table below lists the various ways in which you can move around in the guide.

3 Press the joystick to select the highlighted program.

Moving Around In the Master Guide

To Do This ...

Go to other stations in the guide one station at a time

Go to other time slots in the guide

Go to other stations in the guide one "page" at a time

Go to a station directly

Return to the last station you were watching

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Press This Button

Move the joystick up and down

Move the joystick left and right to move one time slot at a time. Or press the GUIDE button repeatedly to move ahead in time quickly.

PAGE1> (CH+) and PAGEJ3- (CH-) buttons

0-9 buttons (to specify the station number)

EXIT button

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Using the Station Index

You can use the Station Index to select a station by its station logo/call letters (such as CNN), rather than its current program's name.

Note

Before you can bring up the Station Index, you must first clear the program guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT removes all on-screen displays. Also, you may need to change to another station if a message appears, which

requests that you press the joystick to purchase the program, etc.

Your Station Index may not look exactly like this. The stations displayed depend on the programming you’ve ordered.

1 Press the joystick to bring up the Station Index.

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Move the highlight to the station you want. You'll hear the audio and see the video (in the background) of each

program, as they are highlighted. The table below lists the various ways in which you can move

around in the Station Index. Press the joystick to tune to the program that's playing on the

station you've highlighted.

To Do This ...

Go to other stations in the guide, one station at a time

Go to other stations in the guide, one "page" at a time

Go to a station directly

Press This Button

Move the joystick in any direction

PAGEli (CH+) and PAGEjjJ (CH-) buttons

0-9 buttons (to specify the station number)

Return to the last station you were

EXIT button.

watching

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Chapter 3

Connecting Your System

Read this chapter to set up your DSS receiver for the first time, or to add or remove audio or video components connected to your system.

Overview

You can connect the DSS receiver in a variety of configurations. The answers to the following questions will determine how you hook up

and operate your DSS receiver. For example: □ Do you have cable TV or a broadcast (terrestrial) TV antenna? □ What type of connectors do your TV and VCR have: S-VIDEO,

A/V (RCA-type), or RF coaxial?

□ Do you plan to integrate your DSS receiver with your audio or

video system?

General Recommendations

Control-S is disabled lohen receiver is in RF ONLY mode.

Detailed hookup instructions are provided on the pages that follow. For optimum audio and video performance, follow these general recommendations as much as possible when hooking up your components:

□ If you have an audio or audio/video system, consider integrating

the DSS receiver into a home entertainment configuration to take advantage of your hi-fi system's audio capabilities.

□ If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, use it to connect your TV to the

DSS receiver. An S-Video connection provides a better picture than

RCA-type video or RE connections.

□ If your TV doesn't have an S-VIDEO jack, use your TV's A/V

connectors to connect your components. An A/V connection provides a better picture and audio when compared to an RE connection.

□ If you have other Sony components that include CONTROL-S

jacks, you can cormect these components via their CONTROL-S jacks in order to pass remote control signals between the DSS receiver and these components. This allows you to hide components behind cabinet doors.

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TV Only

TV With RF Connector Only

Some TVs label this jack RF IN,

instead of VHF/UHF IN.

Refer to the illustration below.

1 Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna's LNB to the DSS

receiver's SATELLITE IN jack.

2 Connect the DSS receiver's VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack to the TV's

VHF/UHF IN jack.

Note

A VHF/UHF connection does not provide stereo sound. To receive stereo sound, you must use an A/V connection (described on page 15).

3 Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the DSS receiver's

TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your home's modular telephone outlet.

4 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver's AC IN

jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.

RG-6 Cable from LNB

Coaxial Cable

Optional Connections

□ If you have a cable input, cable box, or a terrestrial TV anterma,

connect it to the DSS receiver's VHF/UHF IN jack.

□ To connect the DSS receiver to your audio system, use audio cables

to connect the DSS receiver to your audio receiver's AUDIO IN

jacks.

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TV With A/V Connectors

Refer to the illustration below.

Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna's LNB to the DSS receiver's SATELLITE IN jack.

If your TV has only one AUDIO IN jack, connect the lower (mono) AUDIO L jack on the DSS receiver to the TV's AUDIO IN jack.

Satellite Receiver

Connect the DSS receiver's A/V jacks to the TV's A/V IN jacks.

Connect one end of fhe telephone line cord to the DSS receiver's TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your home's modular telephone outlet.

Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver's AC IN

jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.

Some TVs label tliis jack RF IN, instead of VHF/UHF IN.

Optional Connections

□ If you have a cable input, cable box, or a terrestrial TV antenna,

connect it to the TV's VHF/UHF IN jack.

□ Best Connection: If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, use an S-VIDEO

cable to connect the DSS receiver's S-VIDEO jack to the TV's SVIDEO IN jack. This provides the best picture quality. Then use audio cables to connect one set of the DSS receiver's audio jacks to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks.

□ To connect the DSS receiver to your audio system, use audio cables

to connect the DSS receiver to your audio receiver's AUDIO IN

jacks.

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TV and VCR

Refer to the illustration on the opposite page.

Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna's LNB to the DSS

receiver's SATELLITE IN jack.

2 Connect the DSS receiver's A/V jacks to the A/V IN jacks on the

the TV and VCR. If your VCR has only one AUDIO IN jack (monoaural VCR), connect it to the lower (mono) AUDIO L jack on the DSS receiver.

Some VCRs and TVs label this jack RF IN, instead of VHF/UHF IN.

3 Connect the DSS receiver's VHF(S AT)/UHF OUT jack to the VCR's

VHF/UHF IN jack.

4 Complete one of the following to connect the VCR to the TV;

□ Better Connection: If both your TV and VCR have A/V jacks,

connect the VCR's A/V OUT jacks to the TV's A/V IN jacks.

□ Good Connection: If your TV or VCR has only an RF jack,

connect the VCR's VHF/UHF OUT jack to the TV's VHF/UHF IN jack.

5 Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the DSS receiver's

TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your home's modular telephone outlet.

6 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver's AC IN

jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.

Optional Connections

□ If you have a cable input, cable box, or a terrestrial TV antenna,

connect it to the DSS receiver's VHF/UHF IN jack.

□ Best Connection: If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, use an S-VIDEO

cable to connect the DSS receiver's S-VIDEO jack to the TV's S-VIDEO IN jack. This provides the best picture quality. Then use audio cables to connect one set of the DSS receiver's audio jacks to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks.

□ To connect the DSS receiver to your audio system, use audio cables

to connect the DSS receiver to your audio receiver's AUDIO IN

jacks.

Note

When watching a program that is protected by Macrovision, turn the VCR off to ensure a quality picture.

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Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio Receiver

Refer to the illustration on the opposite page.

Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna's LNB to the DSS receiver's SATELLITE IN jack.

Connect the DSS receiver's audio OUT jacks to the audio receiver's audio IN jacks.

Connect the DSS receiver's A/V jacks to the VCR and TV's A/V IN

jacks.

Connect the DSS receiver's VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack to the VCR's VHF/UHFINjack.

Complete one of the following to connect the VCR to the TV:

□ Better Connection: If both your TV and VCR have A/V jacks,

connect the VCR's A/V OUT jacks to the TV's A/V IN jacks.

□ Good Connection: If your TV or VCR has only an RF jack,

connect the VCR's VHF/UHF OUT jack to the TV's VHF/UHF IN jack.

Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the DSS receiver's TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your home's modular telephone outlet.

Some VCRs label this jack RF IN, instead of VHF/UHF IN.

Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver's AC IN

jack. Cormect the plug end to an AC outlet.

Optional Connections

□ If you have a cable input, cable box, or a terrestrial TV antenna,

connect it the VCR's VHF/UHF IN jack.

□ Best Connection: If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, use an S-VIDEO

cable to connect the DSS receiver's S-VIDEO jack to the TV's S-VIDEO IN jack. This provides the best picture quality. Then use audio cables to cormect one set of the DSS receiver's audio jacks to the A/V receiver's AUDIO IN jacks.

Note

VJhen watching a program that is protected by Macrovision, turn the VCR off to ensure a quality picture.

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Home Entertainment System

(Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/Video Receiver)

Refer to the illustration on the opposite page.

Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna's LNB to the DSS receiver's SATELLITE IN jack.

Connect the DSS receiver's A/V jacks to the VCR and A/V receiver's A/V IN jacks.

Connect the VCR's A/V OUT jacks to one set of the A/V receiver's A/V IN jacks.

Connect the A/V receiver's MONITOR OUT jack to the TV's VIDEO IN jack.

Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the DSS receiver's TEL LINE jack. Connect the other end to your home's modular telephone outlet.

Connect one end of the AC power cord to the DSS receiver's AC IN

jack. Connect the plug end to an AC outlet.

Optional Connections

Some VCRs label this jack RF IN, instead of VHF/UHF IN.

□ If you have a cable input, cable box, or a terrestrial TV antenna,

connect it the VCR's VHF/UHF IN jack.

□ Best Connection: If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, use an S-VIDEO

Note

In this configuration, the A/V receiver must he turned on in order to pass the video signals through to your TV. When watching a program that is protected by Macrovision, turn the VCR off to ensure a quality picture.

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Setting Up the RF Antenna

The RF antenna lets you take advantage of the RF (radio frequency) feature, which enables the remote control to operate the DSS receiver even if the receiver is located in another room. In other words, with the RF feature, the remote control does not require a direct line-of-sight to the front panel of the DSS receiver.

Note

You must set up the RF antenna only if you plan on taking advantage of the RF feature.

To set up the RF antenna:

1 Connect the RF antenna to the DSS receiver's RF REMOTE jack.

2 Place the RF antenna at least one foot away from the DSS receiver.

Note

Do not place the RF antenna directly on top of the DSS receiver or near other metal objects. For best result, place the RF antenna in a visible location.

3 Use the on-screen displays to set up the DSS receiver to accept RF

transmission (RF ONLY). See "Setting Up the Remote Control" on page 69 for details.

The DSS receiver is shipped with IR reception enabled and RF reception disabled. To use the RF feature, you must first change the factory setting (IR ONLY) to the RF setting (RF ONLY) using the on screen displays, as described on page 69.

Note

The operating range of the DSS remote control is about 100 ft. This may decrease due to ambient radio wave conditions, your room's walls,

etc.

Optional Setup

□ The RF antenna can be mounted to a wall using the enclosed

screws or by using two pieces of double-sided tape (supplied).

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Setting Up Your DSS System

Viewing Satellite Programs

Viewing Cable or

Off-Air Programs

Recording Satellite Programs While Watching

Cable or Off-Air Programs

1 Turn on the TV, and then set the TV's line input to the DSS receiver.

(For example, set the TV to channel 3 or 4, if you used an RF connection; or set to VIDEOl, etc., if you used an A/V connection.)

2 Turn on the VCR and A/V receiver, if you connected these

components. Then set their output switches accordingly.

3 Turn on the DSS receiver and select a station.

Note

The following instructions apply only if you connected your cable TV or terrestrial antenna to your DSS receiver.

1 Turn off your DSS receiver, or press the TV/DSS button to set the

DSS receiver to TV mode (DSS indicator on the front panel is off).

2 Turn on the TV and then:

□ If you have a cable box, turn it on and then tune the TV to the

output channel of your cable box, usually channel 3 or 4.

□ If you don't have a cable box, just tune your TV to the station

you want to watch.

Note

The following instructions apply only if you connected your cable TV or terrestrial antenna to your DSS receiver.

1 Turn on the TV and then:

□ If you have a cable box, turn it on and then tune the TV to the

output channel of your cable box, usually channel 3 or 4.

□ If you don't have a cable box, tune your TV to the station you

want to watch.

2 Turn on the DSS receiver, and tune to the program you want to

record. Then set the VCR to line input, and start recording, according to your VCR's instruction manual.

3 Press the TV /DSS button to set the DSS receiver to TV (DSS

indicator on the front panel is off).

The DSS receiver's signal is sent to the VCR, while the off-air signal is sent to your TV for you to watch.

Note

For information on using the DSS receiver's automatic timer, see "Setting Up the Timer" on page 44.

Note

You cannot record one satellite program while watching another satellite program (unless you have a second DSS receiver). When watching a program that is protected by Macrovision, turn the VCR off to ensure a quality picture.

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Chapter 4

Using the System Features

Read this chapter to learn how to use system features including the Master program guide, Station Index, Favorite Station Guide, and the ordering of pay-per-view programs.

Overview

This chapter provides detailed instructions for using most of the features of your DSS receiver. Topics include:

□ Checking to make sure your system is completely set up and ready

to be used (page 26).

□ Using Highlight and Select, the simple, two-step process for

operating all the on-screen displays (page 27). □ Displaying and navigating through the Master Guide (page 28). □ Selecting subscription and pay-per-view programs from the

program guides (page 32). □ Choosing from the two program guide formats. Guide and List,

and selecting special program guides sorted by category and

subcategory (page 33). □ Using the Custom Guide (page 35). □ Using the Station Index (page 36). □ Using the three Favorite Station Guides (page 38). □ Using other (program provider) guides (page 39). □ Displaying the Program Barmer and using the JUMP feature

(page 40). □ Selecting an alternate audio track for the program you're currently

watching (page 41). □ Canceling pay-per-view programs you've ordered (page 42). □ Checking your pay-per-view purchase record (page 43). □ Setting the automatic timer (page 44). □ Reading mail messages sent to your DSS receiver (page 47).

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Before You Get Started ...

Make sure you (or your DSS system installer) have completed the following procedures before you start using your DSS receiver:

1 Install the satellite anteima, as described in the Satellite Antenna

Note

Make certain that you (or your DSS system installer) have optimized the signal strength. If the signal is not optimized, you may experience losses in audio or video, especially during rain, snow, or other conditions that tend to degrade signal performance. See the Satellite Antenna Installation Manual for details on pointing the dish and optimizing the antenna's signal strength.

2 Cormect the satellite antenna to your DSS receiver. Then connect

Note

Your phone line must be connected to the DSS receiver in order for you to

purchase a pay-per-view program with the DSS remote control.

3 Make sure the access card is inserted into the DSS receiver. The

Installation Manual.

the receiver to your television and telephone line. (See Chapter 3.)

receiver comes with the card already inserted. (See page 66 for details on inserting the access card.)

If Your System is Not Completely Installed...

4 Call your program providers (DIRECTV and USSB) to activate

your service. You'll need to provide information, including the model and serial numbers of your DSS receiver and the access card

number. DIRECTV® 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288) USSB 1-800-204-USSB (8772)

See the manual that came with the satellite antenna and Chapter 3 of this manual for complete installation instructions. Or, see your DSS dealer to arrange for a professional installation or the purchase of the Sony-brand DSS Installation Kit.

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Using the On-Screen Displays: Highlight and Select

All of the features and functions of the DSS receiver can be operated using a simple, two-step process: Highlight and Select. These two steps are explained below.

Step 1; Highlight

□ To highlight, move the joystick on the remote to move the on

screen to the item that you want to select.

Step 2: Select

□ After you've highlighted the item that you want, select it by

pressing the joystick.

Example: Highlight and Select

1 In the sample menu that follows, moving the joystick up moves the

highlight from ITEM 5...

Tip

In many of the on-screen displays you can move the joystick in eight directions: left, right, up, down, and diagonally (up left, up right, down left, and down right).

SAMPLE MENU

ITEMI

ITEM 4 ITEMS

ITEM 2

ITEMS

______________

ITEM?

ITEMS ITEM 9

... to ITEM 2.

1 SAMPLE MENU

ITEM 1

ITEM 4

ITEM?

ITEM 2

ITEM 5

ITEMS

ITEM 9

2 Pressing the joystick selects ITEM 2.

You can apply this basic operation of highlighting and selecting to perform any of the system's functions.

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Displaying the Master Guide

You can select programs using the CH+ and CH- buttons, or you can enter the station number directly using the 0-9 buttons. However, because DSS offers you such a variety of programming choices, you'll get the most out of the system by using one of the on-screen program guides to find the programs you want to watch.

The Master Guide, the main program guide, lists all the programs

being offered by your program providers, including regular programs

and pay-per-view events.

To display the Master Guide:

□ Press the GUIDE button on the remote

□ Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. To display the

Master Guide, highlight and then select MASTER GUIDE from the menu.

Tip

You can select menu items directly by pressing the corresponding number button. For example, press 2 to select the Master Guide.

The EEE symbol indicates that this

selection has a submenu that contains additional selections.

MAIN MENU

SELECT GUIDE 1

MOVIES

GUIDE 4 OTHER

GUIDES 7

MASTER GUIDE 2

EXIT 5 CUSTOM

GUIDE 8

SELECT LIST 3

MOVIES LIST 6

SYSTEM MENU

■SS 9

The Master Guide is discussed in more detail on the following pages.

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Features of the Master Guide

When you select the Master Guide from the Main Menu or press the GUIDE button on the remote, the Master Guide appears:

Program Guide Title ■

Station Logo ■

Schedule Grid •

MASTER GUIDE

OIRECTVt

PRESS Ч- fOR PURCHASE INFORMATION

WED

SH02987 MTV 989 COM 990 USSB999 DTV 100 DTV 102 DTV 105

8:00 PM

Boxing Music Videos Saturday Night Live

USSB Background Direct Ticket Previews

Four Weddings and a Funeral

Philadelphia

WED OCT 5 8:45 PM

Four Weddings and a Funeral

Hugh Grant, Andie McDowell. A confirmed bachelor meets the woman of his dreams at a friend's wedding and, for the first time, contemplates the idea of marriage for himself. (CC, S) (A,S, L)

r8:30 PM

r9:00 PM

- Day, Date, Time

. Program

Description

In the Line of Fire

The Real World

Monty Python...

- Page Indicator

Like Water for...

Program guides, such as the Master Guide shown above, feature a variety of elements, including:

□ Program guide title, such as Master Guide, Movie Guide, Sports

Guide, etc. □ Current day of the week, date and time. □ Station logo (when available) and program description of the

currently highlighted station. □ Schedule grid, which includes:

□ Station names, numbers, and program titles. These appear in

ascending numerical order from top to bottom.

□ Time slots. These appear left to right, with the current time's

programming in the leftmost position.

□ Page indicator. This shows you approximately which page

you're on, relative to all the pages in the guide. The size of the indicator is proportional to the overall size of the entire program guide.

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Moving Through the Master Guide

The on-screen program guides are displayed only one page at a time.

Because the program guide usually contains many pages, you need to move through the guide to see more of the programs contained in the guide. You can move by scrolling, paging, and direct station tuning.

Scrolling

Paging Vertically

Through the Stations

Paging Through Later Program Start Times

To scroll, use the joystick to move the highlight one position at a time.

You can scroll to different stations or time slots.

To move to other stations in the guide one station at a time:

□ Move the joystick up and down.

To move to other time slots in the guide:

□ Move the joystick left and right.

To page, use the PAGE buttons to move through the guide a page at a time. This allows you to move through the guide more quickly than

scrolling.

To page through the guide:

□ Press the PAGE Ij" and PAGE >0' buttons.

The PAGEIj button pages in the up direction. The PAGE-0- button pages in the down direction.

To display future time slots in the guide:

□ Press the GUIDE button. Pressing the GUIDE button repeatedly cycles through all the available

time slots in the guide as they are made available by your program providers (for example, THU 3:00 PM, THU 10;00 PM, FRI 3:00 AM, etc.).

Note

To select a future program guide directly, press the MENU button and then select OTHER GUIDES. See page 39 for details.

Direct Station Tuning

To move to a station directly:

□ Press the 0-9 buttons to specify the station number. Press the

ENTER button to change the station more quickly.

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Displaying Favorite Stations

To see your favorite stations in the program guide;

□ Press the FAVORITE button. Pressing the FAVORITE button repeatedly cycles through the stations

currently set for the three Favorite Station Guides (FAV A, B, and C), and then back to the normal guide.

Note

See page 51 for instructions on setting up your favorite stations.

Exiting the Guide

There are two ways to exit the program guide:

□ Select a program from the guide by pressing the joystick. (See

"Selecting a Program from the Guide" on page 32 for details.)

OR □ Press the EXIT button on the remote. You will be returned to the

last program you were watching before the Master Guide was

displayed.

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Selecting a Program from the Guide

For all programs except pay-per-view (PPV), you can select a program from the guide just by pressing the joystick. If the program is currently showing, the guide disappears and the program you selected appears.

Watching a PPV program is similar, except it requires you to order the program before you can watch it beyond the free preview period

(usually about five minutes after the program starts).

Note

Your phone line must be connected to the DSS receiver in order for you to

purchase a pay-per-view program with the DSS remote control.

“Ordering Pay-Per-View

Programs

Selecting RETURN returns you to the previous screen, without purchasing the program.

Selecting TIMES brings up a list of additional show times that you can choose from for the program you selected.

A PREVIEW button, which gives you a

free preview of the program, appears only

when the preview is available.

If the BUY button does not appear (and

the message "Purchase information not available" appears), you must call your program provider to order the program.

Selecting NO returns you to the previous screen, without purchasing

the program.

To order a PPV program listed in the program guide:

Highlight the program name in the guide and press the joystick.

Select BUY from the Purchase Program screen.

PURCHASE PROGRAM

Title; Description:

Channel: Time: Rating: Price/View:

Four Weddings and a Funeral Hugh Grant, Andie McDowell. A confirmed bachelor meets the woman of his dreams at a friend's wedding and, for the first time, contemplates the idea of marriage for himself. (CC, S) (A,S, L)

102

Wed Oct 5 8:00PM - 9:30PM R $2.99

RETURN

TIMES

HELP

3 When the Confirm Purchase screen appears, select YES to confirm

your purchase.

CONFIRM PURCHASE

Title: Four Weddings and a Funeral Price: $2.99 Time: Wed Oct 5 8:00PM - 9:30PM Channel: 102

Do you want to purchase this program?

To watch the program, just tune to the station when the program is about to start. Your program providers will bill you automatically.

About Copy-Protection

Some PPV programs are copy-protected by Macrovision at the discretion of the copyright owner. When watching a PPV program,

turn the VCR off to ensure a quality picture.

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Selecting Program Guides and Lists By Category

In addition to using the Master Guide, you can use the SELECT GUIDE and SELECT LIST options in the Main Menu to select subsets of the Master Guide. These subsets are sorted by program categories, such as Movies, Sports, News, and so on. You can also choose from two

program guide formats; Guide and List.

□ The Guide format lists stations in ascending numerical order (such

as the Master Guide).

□ The List format lists programs in alphabetical order by program

title, as shown below.

The buttons that appear for each program indicate start times.

To select a program, highlight the start time button and then press the joystick.

For example, in this sample Movie List, "Four Weddings and a Funeral," with a start time of 9:00PM, is highlighted.

MOVIES LIST

PRESS FOR PURCHASE INFORMATION

Four Weddings and a Funeral

Hugh Grant, Andie McDowell. A confirmed bachelor meets the woman of his dreams at a friend's wedding and, for the first time, contemplates the idea of marriage for himself. (CC, S) (A,S, L)

WED 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30

WED OCT 5 8:45 PM

How SELECT GUIDE and

SELECT LIST Change'the

Main Menu

Example: If you select the Sports Guide using SELECT GUIDE, button 4 of the Main Menu

automatically changes to SPORTS

GUIDE. Similarly, button 6 of the Main

Menu automatically updates to the

last selection you made using SELECT LIST.

The Natural <Гн1 Philadelphia

The selections you make using SELECT GUIDE and SELECT LIST affect the program categories displayed in the Main Menu. The category you select using SELECT GUIDE changes button 4 of the Main Menu. The category you select using SELECT LIST changes button 6 of the Main Menu.

This feature allows you to recall the last program guide or list that you selected.

MAIN MENU

SELECT GUIDE 1

SPORTS GUIDE 4 EXIT 5

OTHER GUIDES 7

MASTER GUIDE 2

CUSTOM GUIDE 8

SELECT

LIST 3

NEWS

LIST 6

SYSTEM MENU

::: 9

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Selecting a Program Guide or List By Program Category

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.

Selecting ALL places a checkmark beside all the subcategories. Selecting NONE removes the checkmark from all the subcategories.

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without Saving your selections.

To select another guide or program guide format:

Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.

Select SELECT GUIDE or SELECT LIST from the Main Menu. The Select Category screen appears.

Select a program category, such as MOVIES. A selected category appears with a checkmark (»^) beside it. Then select OK.

SELECT GUIDE CATEGORY

MOVIES

NEWS SHOPPING

SPORTS SPECIALS SERIES

CANCEL

HELP

3 If the category you select has subcategories, the Select Subcategory

screen appears. Select the program subcategories you want (you can select more

than one subcategory). A selected subcategory appears with a checkmark (*^) beside it. To deselect a subcategory, just select it again. The checkmark disappears. After you've made your selections, select OK.

SELECT MOVIES SUBCATEGORY

ACTION/ ADVENTURE /

FANTASY

SCIENCE FICTION /

CHILDREN

HORROR

WESTERN

. _ ./

COMEDY

MUSICAL

OTHER

DRAMA

ROMANCE

CANCEL

ALL

NONE

HELP

The program guide or list, which includes only stations that include

programs in the category and subcategories you selected, appears.

The next time you display the Main Menu, it will include the Guide or List category that you selected. To change category selections, select SELECT GUIDE or SELECT LIST from the Main Menu.

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Selecting the Custom Guide

The Custom Guide is a program guide that you can create to include only the stations you want.

Note

See "Setting Up a List of Custom Stations" on page 59 for instructions on setting up your custom stations.

To select the Custom Guide:

1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.

2 Select CUSTOM GUIDE from the Main Menu.

MAIN MENU

SELECT GUIDE 1

MASTER GUIDE 2

SELECT LIST 3

SPORTS GUIDE 4 EXIT 5

OTHER GUIDES 7

CUSTOM GUIDE 8

NEWS LIST 6

SYSTEM MENU

EE: 9

The Custom Guide appears, which includes only stations that you specified when you set up your list of custom stations.

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Using the Station Index

a specific program.

Note

guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT turns off the on-screen displays.

Also, you may need to change to another station if a message appears, which

To display the Station Index:

□ Press the joystick.

Your Station Index may not look exactly like this. The stations displayed depend on the programming you've ordered.

The Station Index is an on-screen display that contains the station logo (or call letters) of all the stations in the system. You'll find the Station Index useful when you want to tune to a specific station, rather than to

Before you can bring up the Station Index, you must first clear the program

requests that you press the joystick to purchase the program, etc.

The Station Index appears. The station you are currently tuned to is automatically highlighted.

STATION INDEX

»rf i

207

208

209

01RECTW.

211

HfF

212 2'5

Moving Through

the Station Index

MUCH

Tiiram a 13

216 220 222 224

USA

ftervoKM

TRIO

229 230 232 233

DISC TLC

225 226

55TNN HOC

235 236 240

icCiRnoraNi

iSIeiIIDuIrQI

227

To move through the Station Index:

□ Move the joystick to move one station at a time. □ Press the PAGElT and PAGE-C'- buttons to page (move up or down

two rows at a time).

□ Enter the station number, using the 0-9 buttons.

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Displaying Favorite

Stations in the Station

Index

The top row contains pour seven

favorite stations from FAV A, FAV B,

or FAV C. The other rows represent all the other

stations in the system.

To display your favorite stations on the top row of the Station Index:

□ Press the FAVORITE button.

Pressing the FAVORITE button repeatedly cycles through the three Favorite Station Guides (FAV A, B, and C).

Note

See page 51 for instructions on setting up your favorite stations.

Selecting a Program from the Station Index

To select a program:

□ Press the joystick to tune to the highlighted station. The Station

Index disappears.

To exit the Station Index without changing stations:

□ Press the EXIT button. The Station Index disappears, and you

return to the station you were watching before displaying the Station Index.

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Selecting the Favorite Station Guide

The Favorite Station Guide is a program guide that you can create to

include up to seven of your favorite stations. You can create up to three Favorite Station Guides, identified as FAV A, FAV B, and FAV C.

Note

See page 51 for instructions on setting up your favorite stations.

To bring up the Favorite Station Guide:

□ Press the FAVORITE button.

Note

Before you can bring up the Favorite Station Guide, you must first clear the program guide from your TV screen.

Pressing EXIT turns off the on-screen

displays.

FAVORITE STATION GUIDE

240

NIGHT GALLERY

PHILADELPHIA BIOGRAPHY

989

MUSIC VIDEOS

212

SHOGUN

TOM AND JERRY

FAVA

980 HBO

THE NATURAL

967

EXIT TO CURRENT STATION

Moving Through the Favorite Station Guide

To move through the Favorite Station Guide:

□ Move the joystick to move one station at a time

□ Enter the station number, by using the 0-9 buttons and pressing the

ENTER button.

To cycle through the three Favorite Station Guides (FAV A, FAV B, and FAV C):

□ Press the FAVORITE button repeatedly.

To select a program:

□ Press the joystick to tune to the highlighted station. The Eavorite

Station Guide disappears.

To exit the Favorite Station Guide without changing stations:

□ Select “Exit to Current Station," which appears in the bottom right

corner of the Favorite Station Guide (or press the EXIT button).

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Selecting Other (Program Provider) Guides

The Other Guides option includes alternative program guides, which are made available by your program providers, such as DIRECTV and USSB. These guides may contain groups of stations with similar subjects, for example, special promotions or pay-per-view programs. OTHER GUIDES also includes buttons for going directly to future time slots in the program guide.

To select one of these other guides:

Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.

Select OTHER GUIDES from the Main Menu. The Select Other Guide screen appears.

Select a program category. A selected program provider guide appears with a checkmark ) beside it. Then select OK to display the category and subcategory selection screens.

This list of program guides may change, as guides are added or changed by your program providers.

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.

SELECT OTHER GUIDE

SUBSCRPTNVPPV

THU 3:00 PM

FRI 3:00 PM

THU 10:00 PM

FR110:00 PM ATTRACTIONS

PROMO MULTIPLEX

FRI 3:00 AM

FRI 10:00 AM

CANCEL

HELP

3 Select a program category and subcategory, as described on

page 34.

The program provider guide, which includes only stations that include programs in the category and subcategories you selected, appears.

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Using DISPLAY and JUMP

Displaying the Program Banner

The program banner provides useful information about the program you're currently watching.

Note

Before you can bring up the Program Banner, you must first clear the program

guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT turns off the on-screen displays.

Also, you may need to change to another station if a message appears, which requests that you press the joystick to purchase the program, etc.

To display the Program Banner;

□ Press the DISPLAY button.

The Natural

9:30-11:30 PM

MON JUNE 22 9:35 PM RATED PG-13 S O <>) □

The Program Banner shows the program title, station name and number, start and end times, current date and time, and rating. It may also indicate that data services (^) and alternate audio tracks (■!>)) are available, that new mail has been received (Q), and whether or not the system is locked (^ ).

To turn off the Program Banner, press the DISPLAY button again.

For information about selecting data services, see page 61; alternate audio tracks, see page 41; mail messages, see page 47; system lock, see page 54.

Jumping Back and Forth Between Stations

You can use the JUMP button to switch or "jump" back and forth between two stations.

To display the last station you selected:

□ Press the JUMP button.

Note

You cannot jump to stations you tuned to using the CH+/CH- buttons.

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Selecting Alternate Audio

Your program providers may broadcast multiple audio tracks with a single video source. For example, a football game might use a different audio track for each sports commentator or a movie might include both English and Spanish language audio tracks.

How to Determine if Alternate Audio Tracks Are

Available for a Program

Selecting an Alternate Audio Track

To determine if an alternate audio track is available:

1 Tune to the program.

2 Press the DISPLAY button to bring up the Program Banner.

If the Program Banner includes the alternate audio symbol (<>)), this indicates that alternate audio tracks are available for that program.

To select an alternate audio track using the remote control:

□ Press the ALTERNATE AUDIO button on the remote control. To

cycle through all the available audio tracks for the current program, press the ALTERNATE AUDIO button repeatedly.

To select an alternate audio track using the on-screen menus:

Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. Select SYSTEM MENU to bring up the System Menu.

Select ALTERNATE AUDIO.

1 SYSTEM MENU

ALTERNATE AUDIO 1

MESSAGES

CUSTOM SETUP MENU ::: 2

EXIT 5

CANCEL PURCHASE 3

REVIEW PURCHASES 6

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.

TIMER SETUP7INSTALLATION

MENU SEE 8

MAIN MENU

The Alternate Audio screen appears, which lists only the audio tracks available for the program you are currently tuned to.

Select an audio track. Then select OK to return to the System Menu.

ALTERNATE AUDIO

ENGLISH SPANISH

CANCEL

HELP

5 Select EXIT from the System Menu to return to the program you

were watching.

The alternate audio track you select is available only while the current program airs. To change the default language for the audio of all programs, see "Setting a Default Language" on page 53.

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Canceling Purchases

Once you tune to a purchased program, you cannot cancel its purchase.

Use the Cancel Purchase screen if you order a pay-per-view program, and then decide you'd like to cancel the order before the program

begins.

Note

The Cancel Purchase screen lists only purchases made using the DSS receiver's remote control. It doesn't include purchases made by calling your

program provider.

Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.

Select SYSTEM MENU to bring up the System Menu.

Select CANCEL PURCHASE.

SYSTEM MENU

ALTERNATE AUDIO 1

CUSTOM SETUP MENU ::: 2

CANCEL PURCHASE 3

Selecting RETURN returns you to the previous screen, without canceling the program's purchase..

Selecting NO returns you to the previous screen, without canceling the program's purchase.

MESSAGES

TIMER SETUP

4 EXIT 5

INSTALLATION

MENU 8

REVIEW PURCHASES 6

MAIN MENU

s:: 9

■ ■■

Select the program you want to cancel. You can cancel only one

program at a time. The selected program appears with a

checkmark (v^) beside it. Then select CANCEL PPV.

CANCEL PURCHASE

OCT 5 8:00PM CH102 Four Weddings... OCT 6 OCT 6 11:15PM CHI 50 Speed

8:30PM

CH123 Major League II

RETURN

CANCEL PPV

HELP

5 The Confirm Cancel Purchase screen appears. Select YES to

confirm your cancellation and return to the System Menu.

CONFIRM CANCEL PURCHASE

Title: Price; Time;

Four Weddings and a Funeral $2.99

Wed Oct 5 8-.00PM - 9;30PM

Do you want to cancel this purchase?

6 Select EXIT from the System Menu to return to the program you

were watching.

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Checking Your Purchase Record

Use the Review Purchases screen to see a record of recent purchases you've made through your DSS receiver.

Note

The Revieiv Purchases screen lists only purchases made using the DSS receiver’s remote control. It doesn't include purchases made by calling your

program provider.

To check the purchase record:

1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. 2 Select SYSTEM MENU to bring up the System Menu. 3 Select REVIEW PURCHASES.

SYSTEM MENU

ALTERNATE AUDIO 1

CUSTOM SETUP MENU ::: 2

CANCEL PURCHASE 3

To revieiv more than one page of

purchases, press the PAGERS and

PAGE <7 buttons to page through the

displays.

MESSAGES

TIMER SETUP

4 EXIT 5

INSTALLATION MENU ;;; 8

REVIEW PURCHASES 6

MAIN MENU

::: 9

The Review Purchases screen appears, which lists the programs purchased and canceled.

After you've re\'iewed your purchases, select RETURN to return to

the System Menu. Or, for more details, select the program name

and then select REVIEW.

REVIEW PURCHASES

OCT 5 Four Weddings and a Funeral OCT 6 OCT 6 Speed

Major League II

Cancelled

$2.99 $2.99

RETURN

REVIEW

HELP

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Setting Up the Timer

Use the Timer Setup screen to specify a day and time on which you want the DSS receiver to automatically tune to a specific station. You can use this feature in coordination with your VCR's timer recording function to automate the recording of DSS programs.

Note

When recording programs from the DSS receiver, your TV need not be turned

on. However, you must set up your VCR for timer recording and specify the

DSS receiver as the line-in source. See your VCR manual for details.

Setting the Timer

To set the timer;

1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. 2 Select SYSTEM MENU to bring up the System Menu. 3 Select TIMER SETUP. The Timer Setup screen appears.

I SYSTEM MENU

ALTERNATE AUDIO 1

MESSAGES

TIMER SETUP

CUSTOM SETUP

MENU SEE 2

4 EXIT 5

INSTALLATION

MENU ;;; 8

Select one of the seven timer setting buttons. Then move the

joystick right to highlight the DAY field (today's date automatically

appears).

TIMER SETUP

DAY START STOP CH# STATION

[!□

111/4 SAT

—

- - -

-- - --

— - —

CANCEL PURCHASE 3

REVIEW PURCHASES 6

MAIN MENU

EEE ^

—

- -- --- “

...............

.................

CANCEL

CLEAR

HELP

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5 Set the day, start time, stop time, and channel number as follows:

□ To set each item (day, time, channel), move the joystick up and

down.

□ To move to the next or prev'ious item, move the joystick right

and left.

Note

You can set the timer up to 30 days in advance. You can also set the timer for

every day or for the same day(s) every week. See “Setting the DailyAYeekly

Timer" below.

6 Select OK to save your selections and return to the System Menu.

Or, to make additional timer settings, repeat steps 4 through 6.

Setting the Daily/Weekly Timer

With the DAY item highlighted, move the joystick down repeatedly to cycle through all the available DAY options.

To set the timer for every day or for the same day(s) every week:

1 In step 5 (above), move the joystick down repeatedly to select one

of the DAY options, which are displayed in the following sequence;

Current Date ->SUN-SAT MON-SAT -» MON-FRI EVERY SAT ... -> EVERY MON EVERY SUN -* 1 Month Later -► (Cycles backward) - Current Date

TIMER SETUP

DAY START STOP CH# STATION

4 1 5 6

[suii^Af^H

.. -

- -

Set the start time, stop time, and channel as described in step 5 above, then select OK to save your changes and return to the System Menu.

CANCEL

CLEAR

HELP

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Changing/Checking/ Clearing Timer Settings

To change, check, or clear timer settings:

1 Bring up the Timer Setup screen, as described on page 44. 2 Check your settings.

□ If you don't want to make any changes, select OK to return to

the System Menu.

□ If you want to change or clear settings, select the numbered

button of the timer setting you want to change.

TIMER SETUP

Notes on Using

the Timer

CANCEL

CLEAR

HELP

|7 I

DAY

11/4 SAT

START STOP

8:30PM 10:30PM 987 SHOW

CH# STATION

3 Change or clear the setting as follows:

□ To change the setting, move the joystick left or right to

highlight the item you want to change. Then reset the item by moving the joystick up or down.

□ To clear the setting, select CLEAR.

4 Select OK to save your selections and return to the System Menu.

□ After the timer is set, the MESSAGE/TIMER indicator on the front

panel lights, indicating that the timer has been set.

□ To use the timer to record a PPV program, you must first purchase

it in advance of its showing. See "Ordering Pay-Per-View Programs" on page 32.

□ If locks and limits are set (and the system is locked), check to make

sure they do not conflict with the program you're trying to record.

□ About 60 seconds before the timer automatically tunes to the

specified channel, a message appears. To cancel the timer setting and continue watching the current program, press the EXIT button.

□ If you set overlapping (conflicting) timer settings, the DSS receiver

handles these timer settings as follows: □ If you set two timer settings to start at the same time, the timer

setting that's listed first has priority over any other conflicting timer settings. Conflicting timer settings are automatically cleared from the Timer Setup screen when the first timer setting is activated.

□ If you set a second timer setting to start before the first timer

setting is set to stop, the second timer setting will start before the first timer setting stops.

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Reading Your Messages

Occasionally, your program providers will send messages to your DSS receiver. These messages contain useful information about your system, such as information about new services, program promotions, or billing.

How to Determine When

You've Received Mail

There are several ways to tell if you have unread mail: □ The DSS receiver's front panel MESSAGE/TIMER indicator blinks.

Note

If the timer is set and you have an unread message, the indicator will stay lit.

□ An envelope (Q) appears in the Program Banner, accessed by

pressing the DISPLAY button.

□ An envelope (O) appears in menu item 9 (System Menu) of the

Main Menu.

Displaying Your Messages To display your messages:

Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.

Select SYSTEM MENU.

MAIN MENU 1

SELECT GUIDE 1

MOVIE GUIDE 4

OTHER GUIDES 7

MASTER

GUIDE 2

EXIT 5 CUSTOM

GUIDE 8

SELECT LIST 3

MOVIE LIST 6

SYSTEM MEJJU

3 Select MESSAGES.

SYSTEM MENU |

ALTERNATE AUDIO 1

MESSAGES

TIMER SETUP

The message's date, along with the first few words of the message, appear.

CUSTOM SETUP MENU 5S-.2

EXIT 5 INSTALLATION

MENU 8

CANCEL

PURCHASE 3 REVIEW

PURCHASES 6 MAIN MENU

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Reading a Message

To read a message:

1 Select the envelope from the Messages screen. A selected message

appears with a checkmark (t/) beside it. Then select READ.

MESSAGES

>-<|

11/6 Sign up now for our special

11/8 Welcome to USSB ....

11/23 Happy Thanksgiving ....

The full text of the message appears.

READ MESSAGE

RETURN

HELP

11/23 Happy Thanksgiving from

everyone at DIRECTV.

RETURN

ERASE

HELP

2 To erase a message after you've read it, select ERASE. To keep a

message after you've read it, select RETURN.

Note

Your mailbox can hold about 50 messages before exhausting the receiver's memory. To prevent accidental erasure, get in the habit of deleting your messages after you read them.

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Chapter 5

Using the Custom Setup Menu

Read this chapter to get information about customizing your system to match your personal viewing habits.

Overview

Your DSS receiver includes several features you can use to customize your system to meet your individual preferences. You can:

□ Create up to three Favorite Station Guides, with each containing up

to seven stations (page 51).

□ Set a default language for the audio of programs broadcast in

multiple languages (page 53).

□ Set system locks and limits, which allow you to control program

viewing by ratings, spending amount, and station (page 54).

□ Specify custom stations. In the Set Custom Stations screen, you

specify stations from the Master Guide you want to skip. After you've set skipped stations, they will not appear in the Custom Guide (available in the Main Menu). These stations are also skipped over in the Station Index, and when you use the CH+/CH-

buttons to change channels (page 59).

□ Select a data service (page 61).

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Displaying the Custom Setup Menu

To customize your system, first bring up the Custom Setup Menu, as follows:

1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.

2 Select SYSTEM MENU.

I MAIN MENU

SELECT GUIDE 1

MASTER GUIDE 2

SELECT LIST 3

MOVIES GUIDE 4

OTHER GUIDES 7

EXIT 5 CUSTOM

GUIDE 8

3 Select CUSTOM SETUP MENU.

SYSTEM MENU

ALTERNATE AUDIO 1

MESSAGES

TIMER SETUP

The Custom Setup menu appears.

CUSTOM SETUP MENU

SET DEFAULT LANGUAGE 4

CUSTOM SETUP

MENU EE: 2

4 EXIT 5

INSTALLATION MENU 8

SET FAVORITE STATIONS 2

EXIT

MOVIES LIST 6

SYSTEM MENU

CANCEL PURCHASE 3

REVIEW PURCHASES 6

MAIN MENU

SET LOCKS AND LIMITS 6

SSS 9

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Setting Up a Favorite Station Guide

The Favorite Station Guide is a program guide that you create. You can create up to three Favorite Station Guides, with each guide containing up to seven of your favorite stations.

To set up a Favorite Station Guide:

1 Select SET FAVORITE STATIONS from the Custom Setup Menu.

2 Select FAV A, FAV B, or FAV C from the Set Favorite Stations

screen.

The Set Favorite Stations screen displays three rows ofseivn stations. Each roic represents one of the three Favorite Station Guides, labeled FAVA, FAV B, and FAV C.

SET FAVORITE STATIONS

FAV B

FAVC

RETURN

HELP

The top row represents the stations that

are currently set for the Favorite

Station Guide you selected. The bottom rows represent all the other

stations in the sifstem.

----

A setup screen for the guide that you selected appears.

SET FAVORITE STATIONS: FAV A

CANCEL

CNN

202 DTV DTV

209 DTV DTV DTV DTV TCM DTV DISI

216 217 218

The system is shipped with no favorite stations set, so the first time

you see this screen, the top row is blank. To add or change a station, first highlight a button in the top row.

Do one of the following:

□ To select a station from the bottom rows of stations, press the

joystick. The highlight automatically moves to the stations in

the bottom rows. Then go to step 5.

HLN DTV ESPN DTV ESNa

CRT

204 205 206 207

203

DTV TNT DTV DTV E! 211 212 213 214 215

210

220 221

219

208

222

CLEAR

HELP

□ To select a station directly, enter the station's number, using the

0-9 buttons. Then repeat steps 3 and 4 for each station you want to include in the Favorite Station Guide.

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You can select CLEAR to automatically clear all the stations from the top row. Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.

5 To replace a favorite station in the top row, select a station from one

of the bottom rows of stations.

Note

Use the PAG£“0^ and PAGEf} buttons to quickly move through the lower roivs of stations.

The new station you select automatically replaces the highlighted station in the top row, and the highlight automatically moves to the next favorite station button in the top row.

SET FAVORITE STATIONS: FAV A

USA 229

CANCEL

CNN

CRT

HLN

DTV

ESPN

DTV

ESNa

207

214 215 DTV

DISI

203

DTV

204

205

206

213

DTV DTV

TCM

219 220 221 222

202 DTV DTV DTV TNT DTV DTV E!

209 210 211 212 DTV

216 217 218

208

CLEAR

HELP

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each stafion you want to include in the

Favorite Station Guide.

7 Select OK when you're finished setting your favorite stations.

8 Select RETURN when you're finished. Or, repeat steps 2 through 7

to set up another Favorite Station Guide (FAV A, B, or C).

SET FAVORITE STATIONS

HLN VH-1

FAVA

FAVB

FAVC

USA

204 965 250

229

A&E ESPN HBO CNN

208

980

202

HELP

See "Selecting the Favorite Station Guide" on page 38 for instructions on displaying and using the Favorite Station Guides.

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Setting a Default Language

Use the Set Default Language screen to specify the language you want to hear for programs broadcast in multiple languages.

For example, if you set the default language to Spanish and a program is broadcast in both English and Spanish, you'll automatically hear the audio in Spanish.

Note

If the default language you select is not available for a program that you tune to, you will not hear the default language. Instead, you'll hear one of the languages available for that program (usually English).

To set a default language:

1 Select SET DEFAULT LANGUAGE from the Custom Setup Menu.

2 Select a language and then select OK.

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.

SET DEFAULT LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

ITALIAN JAPANESE

SPANISH

FRENCH GERMAN

KOREAN CHINESE

CANCEL

HELP

You return to the Custom Setup Menu, and the DSS receiver is set to play back the selected language, when that language is available.

Note

You can change the audio track for a program that uses multiple audio tracks (indicated by the <>) symbol in the Program Banner) without changing the

default language. For details, see "Selecting Alternate Audio" on page 41.

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Setting Locks and Limits

The Locks and Limits feature gives you control over the use of your system. You can restrict program viewing by cost, ratings, and station. You can also set a lock to prevent the ordering of pay-per-view programs.

To display the Set Locks and Limits screen:

1 Select SET LOCKS AND LIMITS from the Custom Setup Menu.

2 Select a lock or limit from the screen (see the descriptions below).

The Set Locks and Limits screen appears, with the current settings shown next to each button.

If your system is locked, the padlock

symbol appears (^), and you must first unlock it before you can make any changes to the locks and limits settings. See "Unlocking Your

System" on page 58 for details.

SET LOCKS AND LIMITS

SPENDING LIMIT None

RATINGS LIMIT NCI 7

STATION LOCKS

PPV LOCK

0 Station(s) Currently Locked

Pay-Per-View Unlocked

LOCK

RETURN

HELP

Note

Your DSS receiver is shipped to you unlocked, with the default settings as

described below.

Spending Limit

Ratings Limit

Lets you set a maximum spending limit for a single pay-per-view program.When the system is locked, you cannot purchase a program that costs more than the amount set.

Allows you to set a maximum ratings limit. When the system is locked, you cannot view programs rated higher than the rating set. The default rating is R.

The default setting is $10.00.

Station Locks Lets you prevent the viewing of stations that you lock.

PPV Lock Allows you to prevent PPV purchases. When the

Note

After you've set a lock or limit, you must lock the system before any locks or

limits take effect. Locking the system is described on page 57.

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When the system is locked, programs that appear on locked stations cannot be viewed. The default is no

stations locked.

system and the PPV option are locked, pay-per-view programs cannot be purchased.

unlocked.

The default setting is

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Setting a Spending Limit

Selecting NO LIMIT allows you to

purchase any pay-per-view program, no

matter how much it costs.

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.

To set a spending limit:

1 Select SPENDING LIMIT from the Set Locks and Limits screen.

2 Enter a spending limit. Use the 0-9 or move the joystick up and

down to enter the numerical value. (If you use the joystick to enter the value, move the joystick left or right to move to the previous or next position.)

3 Select OK to return to the Set Locks and Limits screen. Then set any

other locks and limits, if necessary.

4 Lock your system, as described in "Locking Your System" on

page 57.

Setting a Ratings Limit

Selecting ALL alloivs viewing of all programs. Selecting NONE prevents the viewing of all programs.

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.

To set a ratings limit:

Select RATINGS LIMIT from the Set Locks and Limits screen.

Select a rating, beyond which programs cannot be watched. Locked ratings appear with a key (“♦) beside them. For example, in the following screen, the ratings limit has been set to PG.

SET RATINGS LIMIT

NR (NOT RATED)

NC-CONTENT

G PG

NR-MATURE NC-17

PG-13

CANCEL

ALL

NONE

HELP

3 Select OK to return to the Set Locks and Limits screen. Then set any

other locks and limits, if necessary.

4 Lock your system, as described in "Locking Your System" on

page 57.

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Setting Station Locks

To quickly unlock or lock all stations, select ALL (to lock all) or NONE (to unlock all). Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.

To set station locks:

1 Select STATION LOCKS from the Set Locks and Limits screen.

2 Select stations that you want to lock from viewing. A locked station

appears with a key (“♦) beside it. For example, in the following screen, stations 203, 204, 206, and 209 have been locked.

To unlock a station, just select it again. The key (“•) disappears.

SET STATION LOCKS

■

CANCEL

ALL

NONE

HELP

CRT

CNN

203 «^

202

DTV DTV DTV 209 210 211

DTV DTV

DTV

216

223

217

DTV DIS2

224

HLN !

204

218 219

DISC 225

DTV

ESPN

205 TNT DTV DTV E!

212 213 214 215 DTV

TLC TOON 226

206

TCM DTV 220 221 222

227

ESNa

DTV 207

208

DI51

DTV USA 228 229

Note

You can use the PAGEi} and PAGE<} buttons to quickly move through the rows of stations. You can also use the 0-9 buttons to enter the station number directly.

3 Select OK to return to the Set Locks and Limits screen. Then set any

other locks and limits, if necessary.

Setting the

Pay-Per-View Lock ,

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.

4 Lock your system, as described in "Locking Your System" on

page 57.

To set the pay-per-view lock:

1 Select PPV LOCK from the Set Locks and Limits screen.

2 Select LOCK to prevent PPV program purchases. Select UNLOCK

to allow PPV program purchases.

SET PPV LOCK

LOCK

UNLOCK

CANCEL

HELP

3 Select OK to return to the Set Locks and Limits screen. Then set any

other locks and limits, if necessary.

4 Lock your system, as described in "Locking Your System" on

page 57.

Note

You can also set a PPV lock by setting the spending limit to $0.00. See

"Setting a Spending Limit" on page 55 for details.

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Locking Your System

To lock an unlocked system:

1 Select LOCK from the Set Locks and Limits screen.

SET LOCKS AND LIMITS

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the

previous screen, ivithout saving your

selections.

SPENDING LIMIT

RATINGS LIMIT PG

STATION LOCK 4 Stations Locked

PPV LOCK

The Set Passcode screen appears. Enter a four-digit passcode number. Use the 0-9 buttons or move the joystick up and down to enter the numerical value. (If you use the joystick to enter the value, move the joystick left or right to move to the previous or next position.)

Each number you enter appears as an asterisk (*), which keeps your passcode secret.

SET PASSCODE

$10.00

Pay Per View Unlocked

!□□□

RETURN

HELP

CANCEL

HELP

Note

DON'T FORGET YOUR PASSCODE. You'll need this number to unlock your system or to make any changes to the locks and limits you've set. If you do forget your passcode, call your program provider for assistance.

3 When prompted, enter your passcode again. (This confirms your

selection of a passcode number.)

4 Select OK to return to the Set Locks and Limits screen.

Your system is now locked, as indicated by the closed padlock (fl ) in the Set Locks and Limits screen. All locks and limits you've set are now in effect. The padlock also appears in the Program Banner to remind you of the locked status.

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Overriding the System Lock

You can temporarily override any locks or limits that have been set if you know the system passcode.

For example, if you try to watch a program on a locked station, a

message identifies the lock or limit exceeded. After you press the joystick, the passcode screen appears. By entering the passcode, you can temporarily unlock the system. The system remains unlocked until you reset the lock.

To reset a system lock override:

□ Turn off the DSS receiver, and then turn it on again. The system locks, and all locks and limits are again in effect.

Note

If you override the system lock, be sure you reset the lock. If you want to unlock the system on a more permanent basis, folloiv the procedures under

"Unlocking Your System" below.

Unlocking Your System

To unlock a locked system:

1 Select SET LOCKS AND LIMITS from the Custom Setup Menu.

The Set Locks and Limits screen appears, with the current settings shown next to each button. The padlock (Q ) indicates that the system is currently locked.

2 Select UNLOCK from the Set Locks and Limits screen.

SET LOCKS AND LIMITS

SPENDING LIMIT

RATINGS LIMIT

STATION LOCK 4 Stations Locked

PPV LOCK Pay Per View Unlocked

$10.00

UNLOCK

RETURN

HELP

3 When the Set Passcode screen appears, enter the correct four-digit

passcode.

4 Select OK.

Your system is now unlocked, and all locks and limits previously set are no longer in effect.

Determining the Status of

the System Lock

While you're watching programs, you can check the status of the system lock by pressing the DISPLAY button to bring up the Program Banner. If no padlock appears, this means the system is unlocked. A closed padlock (Q ) means the system is locked. An open padlock (£) means the system has been temporarily unlocked using the system lock override.

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Setting Up a List of Custom Stations

If there are stations listed in the Master Guide that you don't subscribe to or watch often, you can use the Set Custom Stations feature to specify which stations from the Master Guide you want to skip. After you've set skipped stations, they will not appear in the:

□ Custom Guide (a program guide available in the Main Menu) □ Station Index □ Stations that appear when you're using the CH+/CH- buttons to

change channels

Note

Skipped stations ivill continue to be available in the Master Guide and all other program guides.

To define a list of custom stations:

1 Select SET CUSTOM STATIONS from the Custom Setup Menu.

2 Select stations that you want to skip.

A station that appears with a checkmark (*^) beside it will be skipped. For example, in the following screen, stations 203, 208, and 213 are set to be skipped.

To have the DSS receiver automatically

skip all stations from the Master Guide

that you are not authorized to receive,

select AUTO. See “Using the AUTO

Skip Feature" on page 60 for details. To quickly skip or "unskip" stations,

select ALL (to skip all) or NONE (to skip

none).

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.

To set a station so that it is not skipped, just select it again. The checkmark (/^) disappears.

SET CUSTOM STATIONS

CNN 202

DTV 209

DTV 216

DTV 223

CRT 203 ^

DTV 210

DTV 217

DIS2 224

HLN

204

DTV

211

DTV

218

DISC

225

DTV 205

TNT

212 DTV

219 TLC

226

ESPN

206 DTV

213/ TCM

220 TOON

227

DTV

ESNa

207

208 /

DTV 214E!215

DTV

DISI

221

222

DTV

USA

228

229

CANCEL

AUTO

ALL

NONE

HELP

Note

Use the PAGEif and PAGE buttons to quickly move through the rows of stations. You can also use the 0-9 buttons to enter the three-digit station number directly.

3 Select OK when you're finished setting skipped stations.

To see the results of your Custom Stations settings:

□ Use the Custom Guide (page 35), Station Index (page 36), or CH+/

CH- buttons.

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Using the AUTO

Skip Feature

Selecting STOP interrupts the Auto

Skip process and returns you to the previous screen, which displays the stations that have been set to be skipped

thus far.

When you select the AUTO button, the DSS receiver automatically scans all the stations in the current Master Guide. During this scanning process, the DSS receiver determines which stations you are not authorized to watch and then sets these stations to be skipped. You can use this feature as a starting point to creating your own list of custom stations.

For example, if there are stations that appear in the Master Guide to

which you do not subscribe, the AUTO function automatically marks

these stations to be skipped. This saves you the trouble of having to

determine which of the 150+ stations in the Master Guide you cannot

view and then having to manually set each of these stations to be

skipped.

To use the AUTO Skip feature:

1 Select SET CUSTOM STATIONS from the Custom Setup Menu. 2 Select the AUTO button.

The DSS receiver begins to evaluate all the stations in the Master Guide, and displays a status bar, similar to the following.

SET CUSTOM STATIONS

STOP

iimiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

8% completed

Evaluating channel 150.

Please wait...

Note

This process may take a few minutes to complete.

When the DSS receiver is finished scanning, the station list reappears, with checkmarks (/) beside stations that are set to be skipped.

3 Select OK to save your selections. Or select additional stations to be

skipped or unskipped.

Note

You may want to re-run the Auto skip procedure periodically in case your

program providers make changes or additions to their station lineups.

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Selecting Data Services

In the future, your program providers may make available data services, which you can access through specific stations using the DSS receiver's wide band and low-speed data ports. For details about using the data ports to access these data services, call your program providers.

How to Determine if Data Services Are Available on a Station

Selecting a Data Service

DATA SERVICES appears only when the station you're tuned to includes data services.

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.

The screen will be titled "Wide Band" or "Low Speed," depending on which type of data service is available for that station.

The titles of the data services may be different, based on the service being provided.

To determine if data services are available on a specific station:

1 Tune to the station.

2 Press the DISPLAY button to bring up the Program Banner.

If the Program Banner includes the data services symbol (@), this indicates that data services are available for that specific station.

To select a data service:

1 Select DATA SERVICES from the Custom Setup Menu.

1 CUSTOM SETUP MENU

SET FAVORITE STATIONS 2

SET DEFAULT

LANGUAGE 4

DATA

SERVICES 7

The Data Services screen appears, which lists only the data services that are available for the station you are currently tuned to.

EXIT 5

SET CUSTOM STATIONS 8

SET LOCKS AND LIMITS 6

SYSTEM MENU

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Select one of the following:

Changing the Default Data Service

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your

selections.

The titles of the data services may be different, based on the service being provided.

To Do This ...

Change the data service for the current station only

Change the data service for all stations

Change the baud rate for the DSS

receiver's wide band data port

Use the Default Data Services screen to select a default data service for

all stations that provide data services.

Do This ...

Select the data service and then select OK.

Select DEFAULT (then see "Changing the Default Data Service" below).

Select BAUD (then see "Setting the Baud Rate" below).

To change the data service for all stations:

1 Select DEFAULT from the Data Services screen.

2 Select a default data service and then select OK.

DEFAULT DATA SERVICES

DATAI

DATAS DATA 6

DATA 2 DATA3

DATA? DATAS

DATA 4

CANCEL

HELP

Setting the Baud Rate

To set the baud rate for the DSS receiver's data ports;

1 Select BAUD from the Data Services screen.

2 Select a baud rate for the data port and then select OK.

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the previous screen, without saving your selections.

The baud rates displayed may be different, depending on which data port is being used.

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SET BAUD RATE

2400 4800 9600

19200

CANCEL

HELP

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Chapter 6

Using the Installation Menu

Read this chapter to set up your DSS receiver for the first time, check the antenna's signal strength, or to run a system test to diagnose any difficulties you may be having with your system.

Overview

The Installation Menu includes several options you can use to set up and troubleshoot your system.

Use the Installation Menu to; □ Set up and point your satellite anterma (page 65). □ Replace your access card (page 66). □ Change the aspect ratio of the DSS receiver to match your TV

screen: standard or widescreen (page 68).

□ Change the DSS receiver to receive only IR (infrared) remote

control signals or RF (radio frequency) remote control signals (page 69).

□ Run a system test to check the operation of your system, including

the access card, phone line, and satellite antenna (page 72)

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Displaying the Installation Menu

To set up your system, first bring up the Installation Menu, as follows:

1 Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. 2 Select SYSTEM MENU from the Main Menu.

MAIN MENU

SELECT GUIDE 1

MASTER GUIDE 2

SELECT

LIST 3

MOVIES GUIDE 4

OTHER GUIDES 7

EXIT 5

CUSTOM GUIDE 8

MOVIES

LIST 6

SYSTEM MENU

Select INSTALLATION MENU from the System

1 SYSTEM MENU

ALTERNATE AUDIO 1

MESSAGES

TIMER SETUP

CUSTOM SETUP MENU 2

EXIT 5

INSTALLATION

MENU 8

CANCEL PURCHASE 3

REVIEW

PURCHASES 6

MAIN MENU

EE: 3

The Installation Menu appears:

1 INSTALLATION MENU

REPLACE

ACCESS CARD 2

SETUP ANTENNA 4

EXIT

SET ASPECT RATIO 6

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SETUP

REMOTE 7

The following pages describe how to use the Installation Menu to set up your system.

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Setting Up the Satellite Antenna

To install the satellite antenna, or to check the current signal level of the antenna, use the Set Up Anteniaa screen.

Note

Make certain that the signal strength of the satellite antenna is optimized. If the signal is not optimized, you may experience losses in audio or video, especially during rain, snow, or other conditions that tend to degrade signal performance. See the Satellite Antenna Installation Manual for details on using the Set Up Antewia screen to point the dish and optimize the antenna's signal strength.

1 Select SET UP ANTENNA from the Installation Menu.

2 The Set Up Antenna screen appears.

Selecting RETURN returns you to the Installation Menu.

SET UP ANTENNA

TRANSPONDER

ZIP CODE

CURRENT LEVEL

LOCKED

To determine the elevation and azimuth settings for the satellite antenna, select ZIP CODE or LAT/LONG.

□ ZIP CODE uses your five-digit zip code to determine the

elevation and azimuth settings.

□

LAT/LONG uses your location's latitude and longitude to determine the azimuth and elevation settings.

The Signal Strength Meter indicates the current signal

□

strength of the antenna.

□ The Transponder option allows you to select a transponder

number from 1 to 32. You should not need to change this number (the default is 2) unless you're instructed to do so by your program provider.

See the Satellite Antenna Installation Manual for details on using the Set Up Antenna screen to point the dish and optimize the antenna's signal strength.

LAT/LONG

PEAK LEVEL

HELP

3 Select RETURN to return to the Installation Menu.

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Replacing Your Access Card

In the event that your program providers need to send you a new access card, use the Replace Access Card option to initialize your new card. During this process, you'll follow the on-screen instructions to copy information from the old card onto the new card. After you initialize the new card, your old card becomes invalid.

To replace your access card:

1 Insert your old access card, if you remov^ed it, as follows;

Open the door to the access card: Place your fingertip in the slot as shown (or carefully use the edge of a coin), and gently pull the door down.

Caution

Handle the door gently to avoid breaking it.

Then insert the card, arrow side up, as shown, and gently push the door up to close it.

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2 Select REPLACE ACCESS CARD from the Installation Menu.

INSTALLATION MENU

REPLACE

ACCESS CARD 2

Selecting RETURN returns you to the Installation Menu, without starting the initialization process.

SETUP ANTENNA 4

SETUP REMOTE 7

EXIT 5 RUN SYSTEM

TEST 8

SET ASPECT RATIO 6

SYSTEM MENU

::: 9

3 When the Replace Access Card screen appears, select OK to begin

copying your old access card.

REPLACE ACCESS CARD

RETURN

Please insert OLD access card and select OK to initialize NEW card.

CAUTION: After you select OK, you cannot stop this process, and your OLD access card will no longer be valid.

HELP

4 Follow the instructions as they are displayed to complete the

procedure.

When the message "Replace Access Card Procedure Complete" appears, select OK to return to the Installation Menu.

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Setting the Aspect Ratio

Use the Set Aspect Ratio option to set the DSS receiver's display to match your TV's picture.

To set the aspect ratio:

1 Select SET ASPECT RATIO from the Installation Menu.

2 Select one of the options, based on the type of TV you have:

□ If you have a standard TV, select 4:3. □ If you have a wide-screen TV, select 16:9.

Selecting CANCEL returns you to the Installation Menu, without saving your selection.

SET ASPECT RATIO

4:3

16:9

STANDARD

WIDE *

3 Select OK to return to the Installation Menu.

CANCEL

HELP

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Setting Up the Remote Control

The Set Up Remote screens let you set up the DSS receiver to accept IR (infrared) or RF (radio frequency) signals from the DSS remote control and to change the RF security code for the DSS receiver.

Selecting IR/RF Transmission

In addition to having IR remote control capability, your DSS system includes an RF feature, which enables the remote control to operate the DSS receiver even if the receiver is located in another room. In other words, with the RF feature, the remote control does not require a direct line-of-sight to the front panel of the DSS receiver.

Note

You must set up the RF antenna to take advantage of the RF feature. See

"Setting Up the RF Antenna" on page 22 for details.

The DSS receiver is shipped with IR reception enabled and RF

reception disabled. To use the RF feature, you must change the factory setting (IR ONLY) to the RF setting (RF ONLY).

To select IR or RF transmission:

1 Select SET UP REMOTE from the Installation Menu. 2 Select REMOTE SIGNAL.

SET UP REMOTE

REMOTE SIGNAL

RF SECURITY CODE 000

IR ONLY

CANCEL

IDENTIFY

HELP

The DSS receiver is shipped ivith only IR enabled.

3 Select a transmission type (IR or RF) and then select OK to return to

the Setup Remote screen.

SET REMOTE SIGNAL

IR ONLY

RF ONLY

CANCEL

HELP

4 Select OK from the Setup Remote screen to save your selections

and return to the Installation Menu.

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Setting the Security Code

The DSS receiver and remote control are shipped with the RF security code

set to 000.

If the DSS receiver is accepting or receiving signals from another RF remote control in your home (or from a neighbor's house), you can eliminate this problem by changing the security codes for the DSS receiver and remote control.

Note

y4s an alternative, you can eliminate this problem by disabling the RF capability of the DSS receiver, if you have no need for RF transmission. See

"Selecting IR/RF Transmission" on page 69 for details.

There are two steps to changing the RF security code: Step 1 is changing the DSS receiver's security code; step 2 is changing the DSS remote control's security code. Both the receiver and the remote control must use the same three-digit security code.

Step 1: Select the DSS Receiver's RF Security Code

1 Select SET UP REMOTE from the Installation Menu.

2 Select RF SECURITY CODE.

SET UP REMOTE

REMOTE SIGNAL

RF SECURITY CODE

RF ONLY

000

CANCEL

IDENTIFY

HELP

3 Select a different security code and then select OK.

SET RF SECURITY CODE

CODE 000 CODE 001 CODE 002 CODE 003

CANCEL

CODE 004 CODE 005 CODE 006 CODE 007

CODE 008 CODE 009 yr

CODE 012 CODE 013 CODE 014

CODE 010 CODE Oil

CODE 015

HELP

4 Select OK from the Set Up Remote screen to save your changes and

return to the Installation Menu.

5 Go to "Step 2: Set the DSS Remote Control's RF Security Code" on

page 71 to continue.

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Step 2; Set the DSS Remote Control's RF Security Code

Press the CODE SET button on the DSS remote control.

Using the number buttons on the DSS remote control, enter the

three-digit security code you selected for the DSS receiver in step 3

on page 70.

3 Press the ENTER button on the remote control.

The RF security code is now changed for both the DSS receiver and

remote control.

To Determine the Current Security Code for the DSS

Remote Control

You can determine the current RF security code for the DSS remote control using the IDENTIFY button in the Set Up remote screen.

1 Bring up the Setup Remote screen, as described on page 69.

2 Select IDENTIFY.

SET UP REMOTE

REMOTE SIGNAL

RF SECURITY CODE

Press the joystick within 5 seconds.

RF ONLY

009

OK CANCEL

IDENTIFY

HELP

3 When the message "Press the joystick within 5 seconds" appears,

press the joystick before the 5 seconds expire.

The current RF security code for the DSS remote control appears.

SET UP REMOTE

REMOTE SIGNAL

RF SECURITY CODE 009

RF ONLY

OK CANCEL

IDENTIFY

HELP

Your remote is currently set at 000.

Note

If the message, "Security code could not be identified" appears, check to make sure that RF is enabled. See "Selecting IR/RF Transmission" on page 69.

4 Select OK to return to the Installation Menu.

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Running a System Test

The System Test lets you check the integrity of your system's components, including;

□ Antenna signal

□ System tuning □ Phone line □ Access card Use the System Test if you are experiencing problems with your

system.

To run the System Test:

1 Select RUN SYSTEM TEST from the Installation Menu. 2 Select TEST.

RUN SYSTEM TEST

SIGNAL

If The System Test Reports

Any Problems...

TUNING

PHONE

CARD

The System Test checks all the components automatically, and displays the result of each test.

RETURN

HELP

3 Select RETURN to return to the Installation Menu.

Check your system for any of the following; □ The access card test will fail if you have not yet called your

program providers to establish service. After your service has been established, the access card test should pass.

□ Check that all cables are connected properly to the DSS receiver.

□ Check that the satellite antenna is installed correctly, and that the

signal has been optimized. See the manual that came with the satellite antenna for details.

□ Check that the phone line connected to the DSS receiver is working

properly. □ Check that the access card is inserted properly. If you cannot resolve problems reported by the System Test, see

"Customer Support" on page 2.

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Appendix

Other Information

This appendix includes supplementary information, including; □ Locations and descriptions of the controls and indicators on the

□ Remote control button descriptions (page 76). □ Programming the remote to operate your TV, cable box, VCR, and

□ Troubleshooting information (page 83). □ Precautions (page 86). □ FCC Information (page 87). □ Limited warranty (page 88). □ Specifications (page 89). □ Index (page 90).

front and back panels of the DSS receiver (page 74).

laserdisc player (page 79).

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Location and Function of Controls

Front Panel

Button

POWER Button MENU Button Brings up fhe Main Menu. EXIT Button Clears all on-screen displays, including program

0^9

TV/DSS Button

Power Indicator Indicates whether the DSS receiver is on or off. DSS Indicator Indicates whether the receix'er is set for DSS mode (on)

Message/Timer Indicator

Description

Turns the DSS receiver on and off.

guides, menus, etc. If you press EXIT before you complete your selections, the previous selections are restored.

The arrow buttons highlight items in the on-screen

displays (program guides, menus, etc.). The button selects highlighted items. When pressed during normal DSS-viewing, the button brings up the

Station Index (unless a message appears). Switches the output of the DSS receiver between TV

(normal TV programs), if you've connected a TV cable

or antenna, and DSS programs.

or TV mode (off)

Flashes to indicate you have an unread message. Stays lit to indicate the timer is set.

Note

If the timer is set and you have an unread message,

the indicator will stay lit.

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Back Panel

Connector

LOW SPEED DATA

SATELLITE IN

WIDE BAND DATA

CONTROL-S (IN/OUT)

RF REMOTE AUDIOS OUT (R)/(L) Connects your DSS receiver to the right and left audio inputs of

AUDIO (R)/(L) OUT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

CH3/CH4 Switch

VHF/UHF IN

VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT

TEL LINE

AC IN AC OUT

Description Cable Type

Allows you to connect your DSS receiver to new technologies, as they are introduced. Additional accessories may be required.

Connects to the LNB on the satellite antenna.

Allows you to connect your DSS receiver to new technologies (such as high-definition television), as they are introduced. Additional accessories may be required.

Allows you to pass on remote control signals to another Sony infrared-controlled audio or video component.

Connects to the RF antenna.

your audio or \>ideo component.

Connects your DSS receiver to the right and left audio inputs of

your audio or video component.

Connects your DSS receiver to your TV or VCR's video input. Video

Allows you to connect your DSS receiver directly to your TV (if your TV has S-VIDEO IN).

Determines the TV channel on which programs from the DSS receiver can be viewed.

Allows you to connect your DSS receiver to your normal (terrestrial) TV or cable TV service.

Connects to your TV or VCR.

Connects your DSS receiver to a telephone jack. This allows you to order pay-per-view programs using the remote control.

Connects your DSS receiver to a 120V AC outlet. Connects other components within a rating of AC 120V /300W /3A

max.

Depends on future applications (D-sub 9 pin)

RG6 Coaxial (75-ohm/F-type)

Depends on future applications (D-sub 15 pin)

Audio mono miniplug

RCA-type Audio (2)

(RCA-type) Audio (2)

(RCA-type)

(RCA-type) S-Video

(4-pin mini DIN)

RG59 Coaxial (75-ohm / F-type)

Telephone (RJ-11)

AC AC

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Using the Remote Control

After you've installed the batteries and programmed the remote

control, use these procedures to operate your system components;

1 Select the component that you want to use: To operate a cable box,

TV, or the DSS receiver, press the corresponding FUNCTION button. To operate a VCR or laserdisc player, open the lid on the remote control and set the slide switch to the position that you set for the component.

2 Aim the remote control at the component. 3 Press the POWER button of the component to turn it on and off.

— To control other functions of the component, see the table that follows.

Remote Control Button Descriptions

Note

Buttons described in the following table can operate components other than the

DSS receiver only ifi/ou've programmed the remote and the component supports the function described. See page 79 for instructions on programming the DSS remote.

Button Operates

MU TIN G

SLE EP

CD(^(Ci

FUN CT ION -

--------

DSS

CA BLE TV DS S

(CD CD> CD)

ALT ERN AT E

AUDIO

DSS

FAV OR ITE

DSS

Description

Mutes the volume. Press again to restore the N'olume.

Automatically turns off the TV, after the time period that you specify.

CABLE: Turns the cable box on and off. TV; Turns the TV on and off. DSS: Turns the DSS receiver on and off. CABLE: Puts the remote in cable mode. In cable

mode, the remote operates your cable box. TV: Puts the remote in TV mode. In TV mode,

the remote operates your TV. DSS: Puts the remote in DSS receiver mode. In

DSS mode, the remote operates your DSS receiver.

Selects an alternate audio track for the current program, if one is available. When pressed repeatedly, cycles through all the available alternate audio tracks.

Brings up the Favorite Station Guide, if you've created one. When pressed repeatedly, cycles through all the Favorite Station Guides that have been created.

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Button Operates

GUIDE

TV/ VID EO

DSS

Description

Brings up the Master Guide. If you're already in a program guide, pressing GUIDE repeatedly

brings up future time slots in the guide.

Switches the input of the TV.

TV/ DSS

JUM P

DIS PLA Y

ENT ER

'w'

DSS

DSS TV Cable

DSS Specifies the station number. DSS: In menus, TV selects the menu item with the corresponding Cable number. Also, in some screens, used to enter

DSS TV

DSS TV without any delay in tuning.

Cable box

TV Raises and lowers the volume.

DSS TV

Switches the output of the DSS receiver to TV (normal TV programs), if you've connected a TV cable or antenna, or to DSS programs.

Tunes to the last station you were tuned to.

numerical \'alues (such as a spending limit or passcode).

Brings up (or removes) the Program Banner (DSS) or other display (TV).

Used with 0-9 buttons to change stations

Brings up the Main Menu (Sony-brand TVs only.)

PAGE —

DSS TV

♦

When moved forward, back, left, right, and diagonally, highlights items in the on-screen displays (program guides, menus, etc.). When pressed, .selects highlighted items. When pressed during normal DSS-viewing, brings up the Station Index (unless a message appears).

Clears all on-screen displays, including program guides, menus, etc. If you press EXIT before you complete your selections, the previous selections are restored.

Moves to the next (+) or previous (-) station during normal viewing. In DSS program guides and some setup screens, these buttons page through the on-screen displays.

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Inside Panel

SLEEP CABLE TV ^

O o o CD (

ODD CD CD Q

_____

CZ) CE) 'S) CD CD CD CD (D)

CODE SET LEARN ' CH

___________ POWER

TV/VTR REC

CD CD-H. O Q

Button

VTR 1 2 3 MOP

(fo

C±D

(E>

POW ER

TV/ VTR

Operates Description

VCR Laserdisc

Switches to VCR or laserdisc mode, depending

on how you've set up the remote for these positions.

VCR

Eject (used only with Sony brand components)

Laserdisc

VCR

Rewind

Laserdisc

VCR

Play

Laserdisc

VCR

Fast-forward

Laserdisc VCR

Turns the VCR or laserdisc player on and off.

Laserdisc

VCR

Changes the VHF/UHF output of the VCR.

Stop

Laserdisc

VCR

Pause

Laserdisc

REC

CODE SET

LEA RN

Q--.

VCR Record

VCR Laserdisc

DSS

Changes the channel (VCR) or chapter

(laserdisc).

Used for programming the remote to operate your TV, cable box, VCR, or laserdisc player. Also used to change the RF security code.

DSS

Used for setting up the remote commander to operate components that are not listed in "Programmable Codes" on page 80.

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Programming the Remote

The DSS receiver's remote control is preset at the factory to operate

Sony brand TVs. If you have a TV other than Sony brand, or you have a cable box, VCR,

or laserdisc player that you want to control with the DSS receiver's remote, use the following procedures to program the remote to control these components.

Note

Your components must have infrared (IR) remote control capability in order to

be used with the DSS receiver's remote.

To program the DSS receiver's remote:

1 Manually turn on the component that you want to program.

2 Turn to "Programmable Codes" on page 80 through page 81, and

find the three-digit code number for your component. If more than one code number is listed, use the number listed first to complete the following procedures.

You must perform step 4 within 10 seconds of step 3, or you must start

again from step 3.

You must perform step 5 within 10 seconds of step 4, or you must start again from step 3. To cancel the operation, press the ENTER button.

3 Press the CODE SET button. 4 Press the FUNCTION button (CABLE or TV) for the component

you're setting up. To set up a VCR or laser-disc player, set the slide switch to any position (VTR1/2/3/MDP).

5 Enter the three-digit code number.

6 Press the ENTER button.

To Check if the Code Number Works

Use the following procedure to make sure the code you've entered works:

1 Aim the DSS receiver's remote at the component and press the

POWER button that corresponds to that component.

If the component responds, try the CH+ and CH- buttons. If the

component responds, you're done. If the code doesn't work: □ Try programming the remote using the other codes listed for your

component.

□ If you cannot get your component to responcd to the DSS receiver's

remote — even after trying all the code numbers for your component — follow the procedure described in "Using the Learn Function" on page 82.

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Programmable Codes

TV Codes

Manufacturer Code

Sony 101 Admiral (M. Wards) ABC Bell & Howell

102,114,109 112 114,109,138

(M. Wards) Brocsonic Craig

103,112

122,123,120,121 Croslex 111 Curtis Mathis

Daewoo

103, 119,123

135,136,103

Daytron 113 Emerson 122,113,120,121,123,103,115 Fisher 125 General Electric 102,118,103,107 Goldstar 103,113,112,130 Hitachi 131,113,103,132 JC Penny JVC

103,102,130,107

128,129 KTV 133,113,103,123,134 LXl (Sears)

102, 103 111, 125,119,112 Magnavox lil, 112', 113,107 Mitsubishi/MGA 124,103,112 NEC Panasonic Philco Philips

103,112

118,116,117,107

111, 118,109

111

Pioneer 137,118,119 Portland 103,108 Quasar no, 107 Radio Shack

102,112,124,123 RCA/ProScan 102,103,104,105,106,107,108 Samsung Sanyo Scott

126,112,113,103

125

123,112 Sharp 114,113,115 Signature 2000

114, 109 (M. Wards)

Manufacturer Code

Sylvania Symphonic Toshiba

111, 112,108 123,139

119,114 Videch 131,103, 112 Wards

113,103,115,112 Zenith 108,110

Cable Box Codes

Manufacturer Code

Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, 228 Jerrold/G.I.

201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207

208, 218 Oak 227, 228, 229 Panasonic

219, 220, 221 Pioneer 214, 215 Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211 Tocom 216,217

VCR Codes

Manufacturer

Code

Sony 301,302, 303 Aiwa

338 Audio Dynamic 314, 347 Bell & Howell 330, 343

(M. Wards) Brocsonic

319 Canon 309, 308 Citizen 332 Craig 315, 302, 332 Curtis Mathis 304, 338, 309 Daewoo 341, 312, 309 DBX 314, 336, 337 Dimensia 304 Emerson 319, 320, 316, 317, 318

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Manufacturer Code

Fisher Funai

330, 334, 335,333

338 General Electric 329, 304, 309 Goldstar Hitachi Instant Replay JC Penny

332

306, 304, 305

309,308

309, 305, 304, 330, 314, 336, 337 JVC 314, 336, 337 Kenwood

314, 336, 332,337 LXl (Sears) 332, 305, 333, 334, 330, 335 Mftgnavox

310, 308, 309 Marantz 314, 336, 337 Marta Memorex Minolta Mitsubishi/MGA Multitech

332

309,335

305, 304

323, 324, 325, 326

325, 338, 321 NEC 314, 336, 337 Olympic 309,308 Panasonic 308, 309, 306, 307 Pen tax

305, 304 Philco 308, 309 Philips 310, 308, 309 Pioneer 308 Quasar

308, 309 RCA/Proscan 304, 305, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312,

313

Realistic

309, 330, 328, 335, 324, 338 Sansui 314 Singer

315 Samsung 322,313, 321 Sanyo Scott

330, 335 312, 313, 321, 335, 323, 324, 325,

326

Sharp

327, 325 Shintom 315 Signature 2000

336, 327 (M. Wards)

Sylvania 310, 308, 309, 338 Symphonic 338

Manufacturer

Tashiro Tatung Teac Technics Toshiba Wards Yamaha

Code

332

314, 336, 337 314, 336, 338, 337 309,308 312,311 327, 328, 335, 331,332 330, 314, 336, 337

Zenith 331

Laserdisc Player Codes

Manufacturer

Sony Kenwood

Code

701

707 Magnavox 703 Marantz Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer RCA

702

704

703

702

702 Sanyo 706 Sharp

705

Yamaha 703

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Using the Learn Function

You can program the DSS remote commander to learn the functions of

another component's remote control. Use this function to operate

components that are not listed in "Programmable Codes" on page 80.

To use the Learn function:

Set the slide switch in the inside panel to VTR3 or MDP.

Place the DSS remote commander and the other component's remote control directly facing each other, about two inches apart.

Press the LEARN button. The Learn indicator lights.

About the Learn Function

Press the button on the DSS remote commander that you want to learn a function. The Learn indicator flashes off, then on, indicating that the DSS remote commander is now ready to learn.

Hold down the corresponding button on the other component's remote control. When the Learn indicator flashes off, then on, release the button on the other component's remote control.

If the indicator doesn't flash, repeat steps 4 and 5.

To learn other functions, repeat steps 4 and 5.

The Learn function does not work in the VTRl and VTR2 slide switch positions.

□

During the learning procedure, do not move the remote controls.

□

If you press a button on this remote commander that cannot be used for learning, the Learn indicator flashes four times.

To clear all learned signals from memory, set the slide switch inside the lid to MDP, press the LEARN button, press the DSS POWER button while holding down the VOL- button, and then press the LEARN button again.

When you remove the batteries — to replace them, for example — any codes you've set may be erased.

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

No picture □ (poor picture quality or loss of picture)

Possible Causes and Remedies

If you are receiving only stations 100, 200, and 999, call your program providers to have your programming activated.

Check to make sure the DSS receiver is on and set to DSS mode. See page 74.

□

Check to make sure your access card is inserted properly into the DSS receiver.

Run the System Test to verify that your system is working properly. See page 72.

Check the satellite antenna's signal strength. See page 65.

□

Check the connections to your TV (and other components). See the Satellite

□

Antenna manual and Chapter 3 of this manual. Check to make sure your TV (and other components) are set to receive the

□

DSS signal (channel 3 or 4, VIDEOl, etc.), as appropriate to the way your

system is connected. See Chapter 3. Some pay-per-view programs may be protected by Macrovision copy

□

protection at the discretion of the copyright owner. To ensure a quality picture, make sure that the signal is coming directly from the DSS receiver and not through your VCR. Call your program providers for details.

Make sure the RG-6 cable is properly connected to the antenna's LNB. If the Signal Seeker is not flashing on the LNB, there may be an electrical short in the RG-6 cable and you will need to replace it.

In rare cases, the picture may be distorted if you connected a terrestrial TV antenna to the UHF/VHF IN jack of the receiver. This distortion could occur if the channel selector on the back of the receiver is set to a channel that is normally received on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. For example, you can receive a local station on channel 4, and the channel selector is set to channel

4. If this happens, set the channel selector to the other channel (3 or 4), whichever one is not used on your TV.

Cannot access program

Cannot order pay-per-view program

Cannot find the station of the pay-per- □ view program you've ordered

□ Check to make sure that you are subscribing to the station you are trying to

□ Check to make sure the system is not locked. See Chapter 5. □ Check to make sure the station isn't set to be skipped. See page 59.

□ Check to make sure you've connected the DSS receiver to a phone line. □ It may be too late to purchase this program. Check for other show times. See

□ If the message "Purchase information not available" appears, you must call

□ Check to make sure the PPV option is not locked. See Chapter 5. □ Your access card may be full. Call your program provider.

tune to. Call your program providers if you are not sure.

page 32.

your program provider (DIRECTV or USSB) to order the program.

See "Checking Your Purchase Record" on page 43 to get information

(station, start times, etc.) about programs you've ordered.

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Symptom Possible Causes and Remedies

Cannot cancel a pay-per-view order via the Cancel Purchase menu option

Program guide does not bring up the program you've chosen

Cannot bring up the Station Index (-i- button)

Cannot display favorite stations

Ratings limit, spending limit, or payper-view lock not working properly

Cannot access locks or limits screens

Cannot lock or unlock the system

You cannot cancel pay-per-view orders that you've watched or tuned to. Also, you can cancel only programs you've ordered using the DSS remote

control. Call your program providers for details. You must press the button to select the program you've highlighted.

Although the guide automatically tunes to stations you highlight in any of the guides, you must press the button to complete your selection.

□ You cannot bring up the Station Index while a program guide is displayed

or if a message such as, "Press to purchase" appears. Press the EXIT button to clear any on-screen displays. Also, try switching to another nonPPV station.

□ You must set up your Favorite Station Guides before favorite stations can be

displayed. See page 51.

□ Check locks and limits. Then check that the system is locked. See Chapter 5.

□ The system must be unlocked before you can make changes to the locks and

limits. See Chapter 5.

□ Make sure you've entered the correct passcode. If you've lost or forgotten

your passcode, call your program provider. See "Customer Support" on page 2.

Alternate audio track is not available LI

Language of audio track is incorrect □ Check default language setting. The program provider may not make

Cannot record DSS program òn VCR □

Main Menu, buttons 4 and 6, do not

include the program categories that

you want

Access card problems □

Not all programs offer alternate audio tracks. See page 41.

available all the languages displayed in the Set Default Language screen. See page 53. Check alternate audio track setting. See page 41.

Check to make sure the VCR is connected correctly, and that the VCR is set

to receive the signal from the DSS receiver. See Chapter 3.

□

If you're using the automatic timer to facilitate the recording of programs, make sure the program you're trying to record does not conflict with any

locks or limits that have been set. If you're using the timer for PPV programs, you must purchase these programs in advance, which may require that you call your program provider to order the program.

□

Make sure you are not trying to record a pay-per-view program that is copy-protected by Macrovision. Some pay-per-view programs are copy protected at the discretion of the copyright owner. Call your program provider for details.

□

Use SELECT GUIDE to change the program category shown in button 4. Use SELECT LIST to change the program category shown in button 6. See page 33.

Check that the card is inserted properly. See page 66.

□

Call your program providers. See "Customer Support" on page 2.

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Symptom

Remote control doesn't work

Possible Causes and Remedies

To operate your components, make sure you've programmed the remote

□

properly. See "Programming the Remote" on page 79. Note: The remote codes may be erased whenever you remove the batteries. Program the remote again if you've removed or replaced the batteries.

Press the appropriate FUNCTION button for the component you want to

□

operate. Check to make sure the batteries are inserted correctly, and that the batteries

□

are not dead. See page 7. RF problems: Check that the RF antenna is connected properly and that

□

you're using the remote control within operating range of the DSS receiver (see "Setting Up the RF Antenna" on page 22). Make sure that RF transmission is enabled (see "Selecting IR/RF Transmission" on page 69). Make sure the DSS receiver and remote control are using the same security

code (see"Setting the Security Code" on page 70).

If you are unable to resolve problems with your system, please see

"Customer Support" on page 2 for customer support information and

telephone numbers.

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Precautions

On Safety

On Power Sources

On Placement

If you spill or drop anything into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

□

Operate the receiver only on 120 V AC. For detailed safety precautions, see the "Important Safeguards"

□

leaflet that came with the receiver.

□ The receiver continues to draw power from the AC power source

as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off.

□ If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to

disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

□ One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of

safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

□ If the AC power cord gets damaged and needs to be replaced, have

it done at a qualified service shop only.

□ Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent

heat build-up in the receiver and prolong the life of the receiver.

On Cleaning

On Repacking

□ Do not place the receiver in a location where it will be exposed to

extreme hot or cold temperatures. Avoid direct sunlight and do not place near heat sources.

□ Do not place the receiver in a location subject to excessive dust or

mechanical vibration. Protect from vibration at all times.

□ Do not place anything on top of the receiver, which might block the

ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.

□ Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and

unplug the receiver.

□ Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly

moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvenf such as alcohol or

benzine.

□ Keep the original cartons and packing materials to safely transport

the equipment in the future.

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FCC Regulations and Information

FCC Registration Information

Your digital satellite receiver has been registered by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) as not being harmful to the telephone network when connected directly to the telephone lines. In order to fully comply with the Rules of the FCC, the following instructions should be read carefully and followed completely where applicable;

1 The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has

established Rules which permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone network. Standardized jacks are

used for these connections. This equipment should not be used on party lines or coin phones.

-Z, If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harm to the telephone network: this device should be disconnected until the source of the problem can be determined and until repair has been made. If this is not done, the telephone

company may temporarily disconnect service.

3 The telephone company may make changes in its technical

operations and procedures; if such changes affect the compatibility or use of this device, the telephone company is

required to give adequate notice of the changes. You will be

advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

4 If the telephone company requests Information on what

equipment is connected to their lines, inform them of: a The telephone number to which this unit is connected. b. The ringer equivalence number. c. The USOC jack required. d. The FCC Registration Number.

5 Items (b) and (d) are indicated on the label. The Ringer

Equivalence Number (I?EN) is used to determine how many devices can be connected to your telephone line. In most areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices on any one line should not exceed five (5). If too many devices are attached,

they may not ring properly.

Radio Interference Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on), you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Q Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (the antenna for

radio or television that is receiving the interference)

Q Change the position of the DSS receiver with respect to the

radio or television equipment that is receiving the interference

Q Mov'e the DSS receiver away from the equipment that is

receiving the interference

Q Plug the DSS receiver into a different outlet so that the DSS

receiver and the equipment receiving the interference are on different branch circuits

Shielded cables and I/O cords must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations. Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Sony Electronics, Inc., v'oid the user's authority to operate this equipment.

If these measures do not eliminate the interference, you should consult your digital satellite system dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. In addition, you may find the following booklet prepared by he Federal Communications Commission helpful: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402 Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

Service Requirements

In the event of equipment malfunction, all repairs should be performed by our Company or an authorized agent. It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to our company or to one of our authorized agents. For service, call 1-800-838-7669.

Canadian Residents

Le present appareil numérique n'emet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada,

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Limited Warranty

Digital Satellite Systems

SONY ELECTRONICS INC. ("SONY") warrants this Product (including any accessories) against defects in material or workmanship as follows:

1 LABOR. For a period of 90 days from the original date of

purchase, if the Product is determined to be defective, SONY will repair or replace the Product at no charge. After this 90 day period, you must pay for all labor charges.

2 PARTS. For a period of one (1) year from the original date of

purchase, SONY will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts. Any

replacements will be warranted for the remainder of the

~~ original warranty period or ninety (90) days from installation

by SONY'S authorized facility, whichever is longer.

3 ACCESSORIES. Parts and labor for all accessories are for one

(1) year.

4 IN-HOME. For a period of one (1) year from installation

date, if the unit was professionally installed by an authorized SONY Digital Satellite System Installer and the LNB (Electronic Antenna Element) fails to function properly, SONY will repair or replace the LNB with a new or rebuilt part. Labor to repair or replace the LNB (after 90 days from purchase) will be at your expense. If no problem is found, or any other item fails, it will be your responsibility to pay the installer their regular rate for an in-home service call.

To obtain warranty service, you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to a SONY authorized Digital Satellite System service facility. Please see the telephone number at the end of this section for a number to call to locate the closest facility.

This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, setup adjustments or signal reception problems.

This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to any part of the Product, including the antenna. This warranty does not cover improper installation (if self-installed), loss of use of the product, or wasted programming charges due to product malfunction. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by SONY to service the Product. This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS. This warranty is v'alid only in the United States.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must

be presented to obtain warranty service.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SONY'S LIABILITY, IF ANY, EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the abo\'e limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In addition, if you enter into a service contract with the SONY Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale, the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

For your convenience, SONY ELECTRONICS INC. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions. To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you, for assistance or resolution of a service problem, or for product information or operation, call:

SONY DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM INFORMATION CENTER

1-800-838-7669

For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer, call:

1-800-488-7669

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About Sony Customer Support

Every Sony brand DSS unit comes with Sony's Express Support at no charge to you. In the event of a system failure, our Express Support Program can have a replacement receiver on its way to you via overnight Federal Express (for calls Monday-Friday until 11:00 pm; Saturday delivery depends upon zip code). All it takes is a valid credit card to cover a security deposit, and Sony will pay freight in both directions. Our Express Support continues with our 800 number, staffed by dedicated technical representatives who can answer questions on dealer locations, system operation, installation, hookup, accessories, and how to get the most out of your home entertainment system. Sony's Express Support program: another expression of our commitment to excellence in customer servnce.

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Specifications

Input Jacks UHF/VHF

75 ohm external terminal

Satellite Antenna

75 ohm external terminal

RF Remote CONTROL-S (mini-jack)

5 Vp-p

AC Power (120V, 60 Hz)

Output Jacks S-VIDEO OUT

4-pin mini DIN

VIDEO (RCA jacks) (2) AUDIO R/L (RCA jacks) (3) VHF(SAT)/UHF Low-Speed Data

9-pin D-Sub Female

Wide Band Data

15-pin D-Sub Female TEL LINE CONTROL-S (mini-jack) AC Power Unswitched

(120V 60 Hz)

Input Frequency Power

Requirements Power Consumption 23 W max Dimensions

(w/h/d)

Weight

950 - 1450 MHz AC 120 V

430 x 85 X 290 mm

16.9 X 3.2 X 10.8 inches

Set: 3.18kg (71bs) Unit: 2.56 kg (5.651bs)

Supplied Remote Control RM-Y130 (1) Accessories Size AA Batteries (2)

Access Card (1) Audio/Video Cable (1) S-VIDEO Cable (1) RF Antenna (1) RF Cable (1) Telephone Line Cord (1) AC Power Cord

Optional Sony-brand OSS Accessories

Installation Kit

ANJ-DSl

Amplifier

EAC-DAl

Diplexer

EAC-DDl

Voltage Switch

EAC-DVl

Multi-Room Distribution System

MRD-Dl

IR Target (for MRD-Dl System)

EAC-Tl

Universal Remote Commander

RM-Y130

Flat Cable

SAK-Fl

Coaxial Cable (25 ft.)

SAK-C25

Coaxial Cable (75 ft.)

SAK-C75

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Index

0-9 buttons 28, 30, 77

16:9 aspect ratio 68 4:3 aspect ratio 68

<i) (alternate audio symbol) 40, 41, 90 ^ (data services symbol) 40, 61 ^ (lock symbol) 40, 90 O (messages symbol) 40, 90

access card, replacing 66

alternate audio 41

ALTERNATE AUDIO button 76

antenna

connecting to receiver 14

See also RF antenna, setting up 65 signal level 65

arrow buttons 74 aspect ratio, setting 68 azimuth 65

back panel connectors 75 batteries, inserting into remote 7 baud rate, setting 62

data services, setting 61 default language, setting 53 DISPLAY button 40, 47, 77 DSS indicator 74

Eject button 78 elevation 65 ENTER button 77

EXIT button 10, 11, 31, 37, 74, 77

Express Navigator 5

Fast-forward button 78 FAVORITE button 31, 38, 77

Favorite Station Guide

displaying 38

setting up 51 features, described 5 front panel controls 74 FUNCTION buttons 76

GUIDE button 9, 28, 30, 77 Guide format 33

CH button 78 CH/PAGE buttons 9, 77 CODE SET button 78 connecting

audio system 14,15,16 cable TV, terrestrial antenna 14,15,16,18, 20 Hi-Fi A/V system 18 home entertainment system 20 RF antenna 22 TV and VCR 16 TV with A/V jacks 15 TV with RF jack 14

CONTROL'S jacks 13 Custom Guide 35, 59 Custom Setup Menu, displaying 50

.custom stations, setting 59

customer support numbers 2, 88

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Highlight and Select, explained 27 Installation Menu, displaying 64

interference, RF 69 joystick 77 JUMP button 40, 77

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languages. See default language and alternate audio,

latitude and longitude, for setting antenna 65 LEARN button 78 Learn function 82 List format 33 lock, determining the status 58 locking the system 57

locks and limits

setting 54-58 with timer settings 46

Macrovision copy-protection 32

mail. See messages. Main Menu 28 Master Guide

displaying 9, 28 displaying favorite stations in 31 exiting 31 features 29 using 10

MENU button 28, 74, 77

Message/Timer indicator 46, 74

messages

erasing 48 reading 48 receiving 47

MUTING button 76 ■

POWER buttons 9, 74, 76, 78

power indicator 74 precautions 86 problems

diagnosing 72

troubleshooting 83 Program Banner 40, 47 program category, selecting 34 Program guide. See Master Guide, program provider guides 39

ratings limit

explained 54

setting 55 REG button 78 recording DSS programs 23 remote control

button descriptions 76

inserting batteries 7

Learn function 82

programming 79

RE security code 70

setting IR and RE 69

troubleshooting 85

Rewind button 78 RE antenna 22

opening, access card door 66 overriding the system lock 58

paging 30 passcode, setting 57 Pause button 78 pay-per-view

canceling programs 42 free preview 32 Macrovision copy-protection 16,18, 20 reviewing purchases 43 watching programs 32

pay-per-view lock

explained 54 setting 56

Play button 78

satellite antenna, setting 65 scrolling 30 SELECT button 9, 74 SELECT GUIDE 33 SELECT LIST 33 SLEEP button 76 spending limit

explained 54 setting 55

Station Index

displaying 9,11, 36 displaying favorite stations in 37 exiting 37 selecting programs in 11, 37

station locks

explained 54

setting 56 Stop button 78 S-VIDEOjack 13,15,16,18, 20 system test, running 72

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timer

checking and changing 46

setting 44

troubleshooting 84 transponder 65 troubleshooting 83 TV/DSS button 74, 77 TV/VIDEO button 77 TV/VTR button 78

u, V, w, z

unlocking the system 58 VOL button 77 VTR1/2/3/MDP switch 78 Warranty 88 zip code, for setting antenna 65

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